MOT Status
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156,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion under vehicle
corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion under vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion under vehicle
both front metal brake pipes corroding
corrosion under vehicle
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
o/s/r tyre worn
both front ball joint rubbers splitting
front discs warped
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both front ball joint rubbers splitting
front discs warped
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside & offside amber marker lights deteriorated
Nearside front brake disc deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside rear quarter panel damaged
Offside front bumper corner marker light not working
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside rear quarter panel damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside front bumper corner marker light not working
n/s/rear lamp cracked
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
n/s/rear lamp cracked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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M700 JDM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 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 M700 JDM, 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 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M700 JDM registered?
M700 JDM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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