MOT Status
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137,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Lever for level sensor on suspension arm is loose and sensor seized (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner 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 Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded In lower mounting cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded In lower mounting cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front wheel alignment
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO11 VVE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 SO11 VVE, 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 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SO11 VVE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2011.
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