MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bauld on very inner edge, almost to cords (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front amber side marker inop
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bauld on very inner edge, almost to cords (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holes in centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Inner rear tyres misshapen on inners
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holes in centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Inner rear tyres misshapen on inners
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BG59 YYJ is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2010 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 75,671 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 BG59 YYJ, 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 16 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BG59 YYJ is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2010.
Is BG59 YYJ safe to buy?
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