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JOK 834N

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOK 834N
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2022 95,212 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe on front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake caliper spring missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure center (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 79,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 79,103 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine management light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm worn on both edges and cracked on outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm worn on both edges cracked on outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,305 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 51,305 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint both (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

plastic covers on sills

Fail 3 Feb 2015 46,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,356 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 23,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,707 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 18,706 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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JOK 834N is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 JOK 834N, 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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JOK 834N is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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