MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,596 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (tread void) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (tread void) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front side marker not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wiper slightly smears screen
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear tyres starting to crack.
o\s\f & n\s\f tyres wearing on inner edges.( requires tracking checking).
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear tyres starting to crack.
n\s\r sidelight in-op 2 lights fitted.
o\s\f & n\s\f tyres wearing on inner edges.( requires tracking checking).
Front pads 3/4 worn
O/s driveshaft oil seal damp
Rear pads 2/3 worn
Rear tyres cracking + nail in n/s/r tyre
Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Front pads 3/4 worn
O/s driveshaft oil seal damp
Rear pads 2/3 worn
Rear tyres cracking + nail in n/s/r tyre
nsr tyre has an indent on outer sidewall.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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BL08 CLU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BL08 CLU, 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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BL08 CLU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2008.
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