MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust outer skin corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust outer skin corroded.
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front pads low
Rear pads low
Slight play in OS track rod end
Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes
Exhaust outer skin corroded.
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust outer skin corroded.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front headlight beam output dim
Offside Front tyre wearing badly inner edge
middle exhaust silencer corroding
top engine cover fitted some items not seen
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front dip beam dim and aim slightly low adjust not adjusting
Offside Front steering rack damp
Offside Rear reflector damaged
centre exhaust silencer corroding
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front dip beam dim and aim slightly low adjust not adjusting
Offside Front steering rack damp
Offside Rear reflector damaged
centre exhaust silencer corroding
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs corroding innersurfaces
middle exhaust silencer corroded
offside headlight aim slightly low but will not adjust
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs corroding innersurfaces
middle exhaust silencer corroded
offside headlight aim slightly low but will not adjust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
middle silencer corroding
nears front (orange)driving light not working
offside headlight adjustment slightly low aduster seized
slight corrosion nearside front brake disc outer surface
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
middle silencer corroding
nears front (orange)driving light not working
offside headlight adjustment slightly low aduster seized
slight corrosion nearside front brake disc outer surface
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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WG57 UEJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2007 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 82,406 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 WG57 UEJ, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WG57 UEJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 December 2007.
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