MOT Status
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115,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Slight play ()
Exhaust flexible section and supporting hanger getting weak / in poor condition.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from both rack ends (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust flexible section getting weak.
Exhaust flexible section getting weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Door mirror slightly damaged
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexible section getting weak and hanger corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.
Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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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AP08 TPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AP08 TPF, 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 AP08 TPF registered?
AP08 TPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2008.
Is AP08 TPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP08 TPF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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