MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front seat belt stock have to press button for it to stay in
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front seat belt stock have to press button for it to stay in
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front number plate cracked but still readable
fuel filter insecure but not leaking
fuel pipes corroded
osf tyre wearing edges but not exposing cords
osr number plate bulb dim
osr tyre sidewall cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked but still readable
fuel filter insecure but not leaking
fuel pipes corroded
osf tyre wearing edges but not exposing cords
osr number plate bulb dim
osr tyre sidewall cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Number plate Is Damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Light Unit Is Damaged
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Strut Top Bearing is Noisey When Steering Is Turned From Side To Side
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Winscreen Wiper Linkage has Play In It
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Number plate Is Damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Light Unit Is Damaged
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Strut Top Bearing is Noisey When Steering Is Turned From Side To Side
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Winscreen Wiper Linkage has Play In It
NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE
REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE
REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front offside tyre nearing tread limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ICZ 3985 is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 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 ICZ 3985, 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 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ICZ 3985 is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2001.
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