MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
285,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1d)
Both front rack ends have play in a ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Both front rack ends have play in a ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine/underside covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine/underside covers fitted
handbrake travel close to reserve limit
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M2 GRX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 M2 GRX, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M2 GRX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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