MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear subframe has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/s/f door is stiff to open from inside and outside
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Severe damage to outer sidewall, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/s/f door is stiff to open from inside and outside
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive possible steering rack leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive possible steering rack leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn/has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bush slightly perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and peeling off
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer wall cords expossed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bush slightly perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and peeling off
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering component leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
windscreen
Centre Exhaust box corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 XCU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DV08 XCU, 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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DV08 XCU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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