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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise fit bracket correctly (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel nut damaged requires new
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Light intensity slightly reduced advise clean up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm and nail in-between tread
Oil leak, but not excessive at time under tray fitted advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective system corrosion outer skin deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise fit bracket correctly (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Light intensity slightly reduced advise clean up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm and nail in-between tread
Oil leak, but not excessive at time under tray fitted advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective system corrosion outer skin deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Exhaust outer skins throughout deteriorated and coming adrift , structure still good Bracket on tailbox adrift
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly discoloured and faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to waterleak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front lamp outer marker not working
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged advise replace glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm worn lower than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust outer skins corroded/deteriorating
tow bar corroded though not seriously weaken, flap missing from socket
under tray fitted signs of oil leak
windscreen stone chipped
Exhaust outer skins deteriorating
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust outer skins deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner cv boot slighty deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres perishing (205/50 17)
exhaust corroded
all coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
general chassis corrosion
o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
general chassis corrosion
o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres have worn on the inside edges
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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OV56 BLK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 OV56 BLK, 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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OV56 BLK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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