MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,608 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 TYRE AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured In mirror unit. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured In mirror unit. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall
Offside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both rear tyres light cracking all round
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU08 OVA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 GU08 OVA, 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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GU08 OVA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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