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77,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated
some corrosion in front inner arches/rear floors
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated
some corrosion in front inner arches/rear floors
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perished
front tyres slightly perished between treads
some general corrosion in rear underside of vehicle
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perished
front tyres slightly perished between treads
some general corrosion in rear underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front brake disc showing surface rust
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder seek workshop advise asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
low coolant
boot lid catch insecure .
coil springs showing corrosion / at the time of inspection all springs are complete .
cv boot leaking, near side front , recommend replacement asap .
exhaust , rear clamp joint showig corrosion / but not leaking
front tyres worn low , perishing , recommend front tyres replacement asap , and wheel tracking checked
off side front seat belt webbing frayed .
rear park brakes and foot brakes did not lock out when placed under load .
rear trailing arm bushes , splitting .
recommend a service inspection of components listed asap, to avoid further deterioration .
side skirts fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills .
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust showing corrosion , clamp joints corroded to excess
front tyres showing deterioration , off side rear tyre showing a nail in tyre tread
rear foot brakes and park brakes , when tested under load stiff to lock out . recommend a further brakes inspection all round to determine overall condition and remaining life .
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust showing corrosion , clamp joints corroded to excess
front tyres showing deterioration , off side rear tyre showing a nail in tyre tread
rear foot brakes and park brakes , when tested under load stiff to lock out . recommend a further brakes inspection all round to determine overall condition and remaining life .
brakes linings to be inspected all round.
exhaust showing corrosion
when tested under load , parking brake , and off side re foot brake did not lock out when tested under load
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S936 MCW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 S936 MCW, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S936 MCW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 December 1998.
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