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112,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s head light slight poor pattern
n/s outer c/v boot pin holed and weeping
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached n/s/r anti roll bar drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
n/s head light slight poor pattern
n/s outer c/v boot pin holed and weeping
n/s c/v boot pin holed and weeping
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s c/v boot pin holed and weeping
both rear tires wearing on edges
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil level low
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both steering rackends have slight play
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both steering rackends have slight play
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3-4mm and wearing out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SM12 YXF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SM12 YXF, 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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SM12 YXF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 July 2012.
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