MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 205/55/16
Offside Front headlight aim just within limit
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light does not work (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light does not work (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlight aim just within limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread ()
Offside Rear reverse light does not work
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake fluid level getting low
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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BL56 FYK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BL56 FYK, 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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BL56 FYK is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 2007.
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