MOT Status
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162,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Disc rust and scorred
Offside Rear disc rust and scorred
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Disc rust and scorred
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear disc rust and scorred
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
windscreen has damage
7 pin trailer socket fitted
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
n/s/f door mirror glass missing at time of test (none obligatory)
tow bar ball/hitch missing at time of test
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed near inner sidewall marked with yellow tyre chalk (4.1.D.1b)
7 pin trailer socket fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/3mm (4.1.E.1)
bulb failure warning message on instrument panel
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
n/s/f door mirror glass missing at time of test (none obligatory)
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
tow bar ball/hitch missing at time of test
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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S400 FUT is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 S400 FUT, 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 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S400 FUT registered?
S400 FUT is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2011.
Is S400 FUT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S400 FUT 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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