MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear brake discs corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear brake discs corroded
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
side marker lamps are deteriorated showing white
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
side marker lamps are deteriorated showing white
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four side marker lamps starting to discolour(showing white light suspect bulbs)
b pillar trim damaged causing slight fraying on edge of offside front seat belt
front brake discs starting to wear thin
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
certain all four tyres are incorrect size (too wide)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV51 BEL is a 2004 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2004 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,305 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV51 BEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SV51 BEL is a 2004 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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