MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,853 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorating
both front tyres wearing inner edges nearing 2mm wear band
headlight switch slight damage
naerside front inner drive shaft gaiter damp
nearside front brake discs slight pitting
nearside rear marker light out
offside rear tyre loosing shape on tread
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorating
both front tyres wearing inner edges nearing 2mm wear band
headlight switch slight damage
naerside front inner drive shaft gaiter damp
nearside front brake discs slight pitting
nearside rear marker light out
offside rear tyre loosing shape on tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all 4 indicator bulbs faded
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S543 BDL is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 104,517 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S543 BDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S543 BDL is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 February 1999.
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