MOT Status
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120,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre, inner worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMP (2.7.3)
REAR EXHAUST SECTION HEAT SHEILD HANGING DOWN FOULING EXHAUST
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BROKEN (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMP (2.7.3)
REAR EXHAUST SECTION HEAT SHEILD HANGING DOWN FOULING EXHAUST
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ALL 4 road tyres *** (4.1.E.1)
rear body heatshield to exhaust loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ALL 4 road tyres *** (4.1.E.1)
rear body heatshield to exhaust loose
n/s/f tyre 3mm
rear tyre inner edges stepped
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nsf day/ runner/ marker lamp not working out of mot scope
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nsf day/ runner/ marker lamp not working out of mot scope
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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AU56 VXG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AU56 VXG, 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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AU56 VXG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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