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178,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded and partially covered by trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Braking system leaking Servo pipe split in two places (1.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded and partially covered by trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion to underbody
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Corrosion to underbody
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
corrosion to exhaust system
slight smear front wipers
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system
slight smear front wipers
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corroded (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
various brake and suspension components slightly corroded
front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn
slight smear from wipers
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn
slight smear from wipers
slight wear in front antirol bar drop links
slight wear to front brake discs
slight wear to rear brake discs
surface corrosion to exhaust
sills coverd by plastic trims
slight corrosion to exhaust
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
child seat fitted
front pads worn low
front wipers smearing
n/s/f tyre on 2mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm
rear coil springs obscured
rear pads look low
rear tyres worn unevenly
surface corrosion to exhaust
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BJ56 ZNN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZNN, 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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BJ56 ZNN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2007.
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