MOT Status
ValidMileage
194,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear shock rusty
Offside Rear shock rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tread is bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre low tread and unevenly worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly damaged both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre slightly misshapen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
item removed from windscreen prior to test
nearside and offside front tyres wearing hard on inner edge
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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RF61 ESO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 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 RF61 ESO, 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 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was RF61 ESO registered?
RF61 ESO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2012.
Is RF61 ESO safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF61 ESO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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