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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and osr wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all rear suspension components corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components
Rear corrosion to rear suspension and components
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear corrosion to rear suspension and components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus pads (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus pads (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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R40 SOA is a 2016 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R40 SOA, 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 10 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R40 SOA registered?
R40 SOA is a 2016 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2016.
Is R40 SOA safe to buy?
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