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123,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly
o/s engine mounting perished/ worn slightly
o/s steering rack light mist of oil
o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly
o/s engine mounting perished/ worn slightly
o/s steering rack light mist of oil
o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished slightly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust mountings corroded slightly
front brake discs worn/ corroded
n/s inner cv boot perished slightly
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished
n/s/f suspension coil spring slightly corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
o/s steering rack light mist of oil
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust mountings corroded slightly
front brake discs worn/ corroded
n/s inner cv boot perished slightly
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn/ perished
n/s/f suspension coil spring slightly corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
o/s steering rack light mist of oil
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly
n/s/f brake pads low/ discs worn corroded slightly on edge
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
windscreen insecure slightly at top
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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NL59 EFF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 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 NL59 EFF, 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 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was NL59 EFF registered?
NL59 EFF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2009.
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