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underbody/ rear axle/suspension arms corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion under car
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion to under vehicle
Suspension components corroded and front rear axle
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Surface corrosion to under vehicle
Suspension components corroded and front rear axle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides apexes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides apexes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Lower has some surface rust underneath vehicle , inner sills , chassis rails advise wax oil
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe inner wheel arch covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn rough on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads low (3.5.1i)
brake calipers and carriers heavily corroded..front
cv boots deteriated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads low (3.5.1i)
brake calipers and carriers heavily corroded..front
cv boots deteriated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s/f and both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater incorrect colour both n/s/and o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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FG04 BWF is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 FG04 BWF, 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 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FG04 BWF is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2004.
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