MOT Status
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131,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front EXHAUST MOUNT DEFECTIVE
Nearside Front MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Nearside Front PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Rear EXHAUST MOUNTIVE DEFECTIVE
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play
Offside Front Marker light inoperative
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust front flexi hanger snapped but still secure
Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure
Exhaust tail pipe hanger snapped, but still secure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Park brake imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust front flexi hanger snapped but still secure
Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure
Exhaust tail pipe hanger snapped, but still secure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Park brake imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust system corroded
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nsr light unit is cracked.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KM08 GMO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 KM08 GMO, 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 KM08 GMO registered?
KM08 GMO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2008.
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