MOT Status
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178,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front WING DAMAGED
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HIGH (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))
Under tray covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
hand brake travel
STONE CHIP
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leak
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
osr tyre cracking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
osr tyre cracking
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nsf amber running light not working
osr tyre tread starting to crack
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nsf amber running light not working
osr tyre tread starting to crack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CY09 CNZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 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 CY09 CNZ, 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 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CY09 CNZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2009.
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