MOT Status
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97,487 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of rear chassis rail corroding by sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding slightly
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame & rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front & nearside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of chassis rail slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame spring cup excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached suspension arm insecurely and incorrectly attached at lower ball joint , ball joint cover also damaged (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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B55 CAF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B55 CAF, 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 B55 CAF registered?
B55 CAF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.
Is B55 CAF safe to buy?
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