MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also very dim (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also very dim (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn smooth on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Front oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Front oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive wet around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive wet around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape and bald on inner
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside headlamp unit loose
Offside wing mirror casing missing so missing indicator lens
Oil level low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake pads look damp
Slight knock felt through pedals from steering when shaken side to side
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside headlamp unit loose
Offside wing mirror casing missing so missing indicator lens
Oil level low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake pads look damp
Slight knock felt through pedals from steering when shaken side to side
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear tyre is showing signs of age
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside dip on lowest setting no adjustment up
Nearside 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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GV08 SXT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GV08 SXT, 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 GV08 SXT registered?
GV08 SXT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2008.
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