MOT Status
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119,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded at joints
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding discs and pads heat damaged (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded at joints
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BRACKET INSECURE (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum req (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and underbody covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP11 VVF is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SP11 VVF, 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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What year was SP11 VVF registered?
SP11 VVF is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2011.
Is SP11 VVF safe to buy?
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