MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play detected at both front steering rack inner joints. ()
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk cover damaged.
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated.
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk cover damaged.
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated.
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Both tyres wearing low,3mm.
Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing low.
snow tyres on front
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyre inner edge has slight cut
front wiper blades slightly smeary
nearside rear tyre slightly perished in the tread
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK58 UWP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AK58 UWP, 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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AK58 UWP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.
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