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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak reservoir cracked repaired but still leaking ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front road wheel has a large scored round inside of wheel where disc backing plate has been fouling the wheel
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached brake disc backing plate (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak reservoir cracked repaired but still leaking ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front road wheel has a large scored round inside of wheel where disc backing plate has been fouling the wheel
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting location (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
wiper blades deteriorated
Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip...temp (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
wiper blades deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
1.rear pads/ discs slight wear
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1.front and rear pads/discs worn 2.rear exhaust box outer skin poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1) Rear surface of front brake discs worn.
4) Slight bulge in N/S/F outer tyrewall.
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
1) Rear surface of front brake discs worn.
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF56 MWO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 AF56 MWO, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AF56 MWO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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