MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions Too Clean
Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection
Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas
Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement
Nearside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge 205 50 17 93Y Extra Load Uniroyal (4616
Offside Front Tyre Tread Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Bald Inner Edge 205 50 17 93Y Extra Load Uniroyal (0315
under tray fitted
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit omm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under tray fitted
Engine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Kerb damage to wheel and tyre.
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall. (4.1.D.1b)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Engine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted at time of test.
Front both front aero type wiper blades smear.
Nearside Front Kerb damage to wheel and tyre.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside tyre perishing slightly
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD61 CLJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 BD61 CLJ, 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 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BD61 CLJ registered?
BD61 CLJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2012.
Is BD61 CLJ safe to buy?
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