MOT Status
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52,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of cracking on outer walls
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above exhaust heat shield]
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration
nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls showing signs of cracking
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls showing signs of cracking
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls showing signs of cracking
offside front tyre showing 1.6-2mm and showing heavy cracking on tread and wall areas
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B8 MTR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 B8 MTR, 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 B8 MTR registered?
B8 MTR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.
Is B8 MTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for B8 MTR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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