MOT Status
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102,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
reverse lights not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both sides front tyre valves cracking
front wiper blades poor
n/s/r tyre tread cracking badly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/ head lamp aim on limit adjusters not working
tyre treads cracking slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres cracking & stepped wear
off side front brake slightly binding
service light on
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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AV08 VFB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV08 VFB, 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 AV08 VFB registered?
AV08 VFB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2008.
Is AV08 VFB safe to buy?
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