MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cracks noted to n/s/f side repeater lens
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working / Lens Cracked
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive Shaft Gaiter Leaking/ Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks / Cords/ Nail To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cracks noted to n/s/f side repeater lens
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Side Lamp Not Working
Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working / Lens Cracked
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Cracks to n/s/f side repeater lens
Damage to o/s/f side repeater lens
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre wear
Wear to both rear tyres
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 205/ 50 zr17 93 wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cracks to n/s/f side repeater lens
Damage to o/s/f side repeater lens
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre wear
Wear to both rear tyres
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
NSR tyre inner sidewall worn due to being run flat
NSR tyre inner sidewall worn due to being run flat
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
OSF tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
OSF tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX08 DFF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AX08 DFF, 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 AX08 DFF registered?
AX08 DFF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2008.
Is AX08 DFF safe to buy?
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