MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os+ns. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os+ns. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EG55 FSL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 EG55 FSL, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EG55 FSL registered?
EG55 FSL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.
Is EG55 FSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EG55 FSL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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