MOT Status
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119,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))
front exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))
front exhaust flexi section deteriorated
off rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
unable to check side sills fully due to covers fitted
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced repair connection (4.1.4 (b))
unable to check side sills fully due to covers fitted
unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Both headlamp beams set flat
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Both headlamp beams set flat
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front 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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GU08 OVO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 OVO, 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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What year was GU08 OVO registered?
GU08 OVO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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