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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
complete under car rusty
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r seat belt not checked-child seat fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r seat belt not checked-child seat fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV58 YFS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold 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 KV58 YFS, 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 KV58 YFS registered?
KV58 YFS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2008.
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