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ExpiredMileage
158,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake goes to end of rachet (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Wont secure in clasp (7.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Wont secure in clasp (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front brake hoses mismatched
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board flexi broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark on min. (strong advise) (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both. (strong advise) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust heatsheild insecure. (strong advise)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold inner edge. (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%. (strong advise) (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust system corroded
several suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing retaining clip (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint incorrect arm fitted (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold inner edge. (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%. (strong advise) (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust system corroded
several suspension components corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE58 MVX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 DE58 MVX, 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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DE58 MVX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2008.
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