MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
surface corrosion to underside floor
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
surface corrosion to underside floor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
engine noise
front cross member corroded
outer sill covers
under vehicle corrosion
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
engine noise
front cross member corroded
outer sill covers
under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due covers
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracks inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due covers
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front cross member heavily corroded
front exhaust blowing
observe engine noise
observe water level was low
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver on (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due covers
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracks inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due covers
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front cross member heavily corroded
front exhaust blowing
observe engine noise
observe water level was low
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper 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))
underside floor section corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper 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))
underside floor section corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)
slight exhaust blow front
surface corrosion to underside floor
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)
slight exhaust blow front
surface corrosion to underside floor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG02 MLK is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 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 DG02 MLK, 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 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DG02 MLK is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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