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173,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres only just in limits on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust outer casing corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also fluxuating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front headlamps on lower limit.
child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belt.
exhaust deteriorating.
items removed from drivers view.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
items removed from drivers view.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front headlamps on lower limit.
child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect adult belt.
exhaust deteriorating.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system showing slight corrosion in places.
front brake discs look slightly worn and showing slight corrosion.
nearside front tyre has a small cut to its outer wall, 205-50-r17.
nearside rear tyre also has a possible puncture on its inner edge.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ56 PZC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BJ56 PZC, 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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BJ56 PZC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2006.
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