MOT Status
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90,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside and all suspension covered in under body protection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat sheild insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat sheild insecure
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear ()
Front suspension area corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension area corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension area corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension area corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension area corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension area corroded
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension area corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded ( centre box )
screenwash cap missing
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded ( centre box )
screenwash cap missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG56 XUA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 SG56 XUA, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SG56 XUA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.
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