MOT Status
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113,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent/dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent/dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear non obligatory position light not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear non obligatory position light not working
engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
nearside rear tyre has age cracks
offside front tyre has age cracks
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre has age cracks
offside front tyre has age cracks
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front wiper blades split at ends
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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LA08 BWN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 LA08 BWN, 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 LA08 BWN registered?
LA08 BWN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2008.
Is LA08 BWN safe to buy?
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