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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody and suspension components corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Nearside Rear park brake effort low in comparison to opposite brake.
Nearside headlamp dim
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
N/side park brake not working
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Slight imbalance on front brakes
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy, replacement recommended.
exhaust deteriorating.
tyres wearing uneven
both rear springs corroded
front disc's scored and pitted
rear disc's corroded
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
slight play o/s/r drop link
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both rear springs corroded
front disc's scored and pitted
rear disc's corroded
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
slight play o/s/r drop link
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high NO ADJUSTMENT (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high NO ADJUSTMENT (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Central SILENCER BADLY CORRODED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DG08 NZD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DG08 NZD, 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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DG08 NZD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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