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120,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connected parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s LIMITS (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connected parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
parking brake only just met requirements
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged temp tape repair (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper not working Not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Emissions only just meet required reading
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged temp tape repair (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect due to the rear discs that are worn (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked and taped over but showing white light to the rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect due to the rear discs that are worn (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front mirror glass missing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front mirror glass missing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake disc inner faces corroding/wearing + nsf hanging on slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front tyre wearing inner edges, rears uneven wear to inner edges
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP57 XGN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2007 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 82,406 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 AP57 XGN, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AP57 XGN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2007.
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