MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,426 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake warning light on dash
front brake discs worn
high handbrake travel
nearside front tyre underinflated wearing on side edges and cracking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake warning light on dash
front brake discs worn
high handbrake travel
nearside front tyre underinflated wearing on side edges and cracking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nail n/s/r tyre
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn below 1.6 mm on both edges but due to there raised edge design can not be failed, but in my opinion require urgent replacement
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 FEY is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1996 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 103,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 FEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A20 FEY registered?
A20 FEY is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is A20 FEY safe to buy?
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