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114,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S CV BOOT INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S CV BOOT INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Emissions not tested LAMBA HIGH EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working N/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front brake disc back plates corroded/rattling
both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
engine cover fitted
smear to wipers
stone chip in centre of windscreen
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front brake disc back plates corroded/rattling
both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
engine cover fitted
smear to wipers
stone chip in centre of windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust brackets corroded
Offside front back brake plate corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust brackets corroded
Offside front back brake plate corroded
Child seat fitted seat belt inspection not checked
Exhaust brackets corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted seat belt inspection not checked
Exhaust brackets corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust brackets corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust brackets corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre outer edge perishing, advise to replace asap
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre low and slightly cracking on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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AD57 VSJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 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 AD57 VSJ, 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 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AD57 VSJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 2008.
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