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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear heatshield loose above exhaust
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear outer skin of exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front end outline marker light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear outer skin of exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
nearside rear bumper slightly loose but secure
offside & nearside front brake discs slightly pitted from inner face
offside & nearside rear Tyre's on 3.5mm also slightly Pershing
rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
nearside rear bumper slightly loose but secure
offside & nearside front brake discs slightly pitted from inner face
offside & nearside rear Tyre's on 3.5mm also slightly Pershing
rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust coroding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust coroding
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf headlight unit has condensation in it
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf headlight unit has condensation in it
smoke coming from radiator
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pad low
front brakes worn = inner disc faces
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brakes worn = inner disc faces
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ57 SYG is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BJ57 SYG, 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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BJ57 SYG is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2007.
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