MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated.
Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated.
Front under tray loose
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front under tray loose
Number plate lamps dim
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
wear to rear lower outer control arm bushes
both rear trailing arm front bushes separating
corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
n/s/f inner shaft boot perishing/cracking - weakening
wear to rear brake discs
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both rear trailing arm front bushes separating
corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
n/s/f inner shaft boot perishing/cracking - weakening
wear to rear brake discs
wear to rear lower outer control arm bushes
centre exhaust poor condition
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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AV57 OCW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AV57 OCW, 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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AV57 OCW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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