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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Covers impede parts of inspection
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Various suspension bushes perishing
Rear Various suspension component's corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Covers impede parts of inspection
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front side marker lamp not working
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Various suspension bushes perishing
Rear Various suspension component's corroded
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside front side marker lamp not working.
Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.
Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.
Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.
Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.
Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.
Various rear suspension bushes perishing.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front brake discs worn.
Front brake pads getting low.
Nearside front side marker lamp not working.
Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.
Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.
Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.
Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.
Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.
Various rear suspension bushes perishing.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside front side marker lamp not working.
Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.
Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.
Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.
Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.
Various rear suspension bushes perishing.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear suspension components deteriorating/corroding
covers impede parts of inspection
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Rear suspension components deteriorating
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Lazy operation Brake servo
Nearside Front inner tie rod some play steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear parking brake efficiency weak / low reserve on hand brake
covers impede parts of the inspection
general corrosion on suspension
parking brake efficiency weak.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Offside rear and nearside rear tyre depths getting low on inner edges.
Wipers smearing slightly.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Offside front tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.
Offside rear and nearside rear tyre depths getting low on inner edges.
Wipers smearing slightly.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front brake discs worn.
Handbrake efficiency close to minimum limit.
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.
Wipers smearing slightly.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front brake discs worn.
Handbrake efficiency close to minimum limit.
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.
Wipers smearing slightly.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front number plate cracked.
Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes worn.
Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link top gaiter heavily perished.
Both headlamp aims are on limits
Covers impede parts of the inspection
Slight perished on both front lower suspension arm rear bushes
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Both headlamp aims are on limits
Covers impede parts of the inspection
O/S/R 2nd side light not working
Slight perished on both front lower suspension arm rear bushes
Front tyres bald on inner edges
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front tyres bald on inner edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WD53 EHT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 WD53 EHT, 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 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WD53 EHT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 February 2004.
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