MOT Status
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110,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp Aim, both slightly low but unable to adjust
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp Aim, both slightly low but unable to adjust
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber sleeve moderately deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber sleeve moderately deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged, 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
both rear tyres perished on sidewall
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
pin hole in centre exhaust pipe
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
small chunk out of sidewall o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EW53 TEW is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 EW53 TEW, 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 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EW53 TEW registered?
EW53 TEW is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2011.
Is EW53 TEW safe to buy?
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