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158,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly
slight oil leak gear box
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering of tread inner edge
slight oil leak engine
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed and repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and under tray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brakes wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brakes wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WD61 GMG is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WD61 GMG, 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 WD61 GMG registered?
WD61 GMG is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2011.
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