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141,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill trays fitted signs of corrosion both sides
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front indicater lamp cover missing
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front indicater lamp cover missing
Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing badly on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front side mirror casing damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
osr and nsr tyres cracking slightly
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os/ns front and rear discs slightly pitted
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BG56 EEV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BG56 EEV, 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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BG56 EEV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.
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