MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front wipers poor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust deteriorated
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole weeping (2.5.C.1a)
all backing plates corroded
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to suspension components
parts of exhaust corroded
stone chips in windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole weeping (2.5.C.1a)
all backing plates corroded
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to suspension components
parts of exhaust corroded
stone chips in windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing low on edges
front coil springs heavily corroded
requires tracking
suspension components corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing low on edges
front coil springs heavily corroded
requires tracking
suspension components corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
front no.plate poor
rear no.plate water damaged and fadded close to limits
sills covered
stone chips and scratches to windscreen
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
front no.plate poor
rear no.plate water damaged and fadded close to limits
sills covered
stone chips and scratches to windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn and lipped
front brake pads starting to wear low
front tyres starting to wear low
heavy surface corrosion to all break discs
unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition
water damage to rear numberplate
rear number plate water damaged
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear number plate water damaged
o/s rear brake pipe getting rusty
rear reg.plate condition poor
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X246 GAE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 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 X246 GAE, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X246 GAE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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