MOT Status
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123,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
sill covers
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
sill covers
Nearside Front headlight faded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
powers steering system leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
powers steering system leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers
Nearside Front headlight damaged and letting water in
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front headlight weather getting in observe image
Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlight cracked
Offside Front steering rack damp
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlight cracked
Offside Front steering rack damp
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bad on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat rear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG57 VEF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BG57 VEF, 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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What year was BG57 VEF registered?
BG57 VEF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2007.
Is BG57 VEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG57 VEF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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