MOT Status
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108,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front 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))
Central Rear Both fuel tank straps are very corroded.
Clock was changed so mileage is lower than last year.
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter.
Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing.
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box, above outlet pipes. (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not secure, when turning steering comes out of the cv joint. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability The hole on the arm ( ball joint case ), were the outer ball joint is pressed in has play. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Both fuel tank straps are very corroded.
Clock was changed so mileage is lower than last year.
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel filter.
Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing.
Offside Front Bumper corner not fully secure.
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner one, slightly damaged and not fully secure due use of cable tie as a clamp. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box, above outlet pipes. (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. slight play
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp loose leaving centre exhaust section loose. Clamp replaced during test. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres different size to fronts, may affect ABS operation.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
fuel filter corroded.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
fuel filter corroded.
centre stop light bulbsslightly dim n/s
side marker bulbs all 4 discolored
slight grease leak n/s/f drive shaft boot
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
centre stop light bulbsslightly dim n/s
side marker bulbs all 4 discolored
slight grease leak n/s/f drive shaft boot
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
wiper blades detioriated
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
wiper blades detioriated
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 KXT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 FM53 KXT, 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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FM53 KXT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2004.
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