MOT Status
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155,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 All and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear All (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 All and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear All (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside front shock absorber has slight movement in upper attachment
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside front shock absorber has slight movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front Tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
offside rear Tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres have nails in treads
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres have nails in treads
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
nearside front driving light not working
offside front headlamp damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sidewall cut nsf tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YA57 BWW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YA57 BWW, 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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YA57 BWW is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2007.
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