MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front arch liner insecure at front
Offside Rear advise damage to o\s rear bumper
Offside Rear low effort
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advise travel to handbrake high
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front arch liner insecure at front
Offside Rear advise damage to o\s rear bumper
Offside Rear low effort
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advise travel to handbrake high
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under body surface rust some wear to front arm bushes
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stablizing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension spring holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stablizing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension spring holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
under body surface rust some wear to front arm bushes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205x55x16 (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front suspension arms bushes parished
both rear shock absorbers slightly weak
heavy corrosion both rear coil springs
n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 205/55/16hr
slight play on steering colune bush
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
both front suspension arms bushes parished
both rear shock absorbers slightly weak
heavy corrosion both rear coil springs
n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 205/55/16hr
slight play on steering colune bush
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s sill trim panel loose
n/s/r brake backplate is badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s sill trim panel loose
n/s/r brake backplate is badly corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel arch liner loose
dampness on steering rack boot o/s/f
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
dampness on steering rack boot o/s/f
rear brake pads inner looks low
brake fluid level looks low and rear inner brake pads
n/s/r tyre outer edges on boarderline 1.6mm 205/55/16wr
o/s/r outer sidelight out
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake fluid level looks low and rear inner brake pads
n/s/r tyre outer edges on boarderline 1.6mm 205/55/16wr
o/s/r outer sidelight out
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL56 LGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 YL56 LGZ, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YL56 LGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2006.
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