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101,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened possible brake caliper issue - (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Both front drive shaft inner joint boots split.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Both drive shaft inner joint rubber boots are split in two.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17) ( tread worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17) ( tread worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17) ( tread worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front Both drive shaft inner joint rubber boots are split in two.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17) ( tread worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17) ( tread worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17) ( tread worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front drive shaft inner sliding joint boot split.
Offside Front drive shaft intermediate sliding joint boot split.
Rear Exhaust rear heat shields insecure.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low motorised adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front drive shaft inner sliding joint boot split.
Offside Front drive shaft intermediate sliding joint boot split.
Rear Exhaust rear heat shields insecure.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
both front tyres worn badly on shoulders
exhaust system corroded
offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
both front tyres worn badly on shoulders
exhaust system corroded
offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR OFF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear brakes binding slightly
wipers poor
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SM12 ZFK is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ZFK, 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 ZFK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2012.
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