MOT Status
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127,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fumes are high
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Service light on
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills
Exhaust fumes are high
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside + offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills
Exhaust fumes are high
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to nearside + offside hand brake cables
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + was down to 14psi (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Top engine mounting deteriorated
Service overdue
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + was down to 14psi (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Top engine mounting deteriorated
Service overdue
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Car should be empty for inspection
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wiper blades split + worn
Nearside Front Marker light not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Service overdue
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Car should be empty for inspection
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wiper blades split + worn
Nearside Front Marker light not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Service overdue
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))
21% brake imbalance rear axle
Binding offside front wheel
Exhaust fumes are high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust fumes are high
Exhaust fumes in engine bay [engine covered]
Front wiper blades are worn
Service overdue
Travel on parking brake
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail (4.1.E.1)
both head light aims were low [adjusted]
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FR62 YBT is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR62 YBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FR62 YBT registered?
FR62 YBT is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2012.
Is FR62 YBT safe to buy?
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