MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sill boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
fuel starps corroded
marks on vehicle
Auxiliary belt tensioner worn
Cambelt due??
Nearside Rear Tyre tread stepping
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre tread on 3mm
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear worn and pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre tread on 3mm
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear worn and pitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre tread on 3mm
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear worn and pitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front head lamp wipers stuck
N/S/F tyre on 3mm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S/F tyre on 3mm
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GCZ 1196 is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 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 GCZ 1196, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GCZ 1196 is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2000.
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