MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
cut in n/s/r tyre
emissions to clean to register
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
cut in n/s/r tyre
emissions to clean to register
front/rear discs corroded..front lower arm rear bushes deteriated
brake fluid low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO08 UCR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AO08 UCR, 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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What year was AO08 UCR registered?
AO08 UCR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2008.
Is AO08 UCR safe to buy?
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