MOT Status
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132,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
offside front outer constant velocity boot leaking grease slightly
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Central Rear unable to check seat belt at time of test
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))
Central Rear unable to check seat belt at time of test
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks
Offside Rear tyre has signs of runflat dammage
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55vr16 @ 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55vr16 @ 3.00 mm (4.1.E.1)
factory fit engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
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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FY61 LYT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 FY61 LYT, 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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FY61 LYT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2011.
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