MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has very little reserve travel
subframes,suspension components and brake lines corroded and covered in a black underseal
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Suspension Arms /Subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge.
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle n/s 35% lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
front tyres wearing on inner shoulder and close to legal limit
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 Front 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 front tyre has cut in outer sidewall
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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CA08 VLT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 CA08 VLT, 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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CA08 VLT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2008.
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