MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Intermittent knocking noise when wheel is rotated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken by flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bracket broken off strut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Intermittent knocking noise when wheel is rotated
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded, but still supported enough by other mounts (6.1.2 (a))
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 Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour MIRROR LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake binding
Rear tyres both wearing edges
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer 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 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 tyre edges worn
Nearside Rear brake binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres both wearing edges
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DS08 AJO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DS08 AJO, 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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DS08 AJO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2008.
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