MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner edges wearing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body damage
Offside Rear Lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
N/s/f tyre totally bald inner edge, low on pressure
O/s/f tyre totally bald inner edge, low on pressure 205/55/16
Rear tyres perished and wearing
Wipers poor condition
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes
N/s/f tyre totally bald inner edge, low on pressure
O/s/f tyre totally bald inner edge, low on pressure 205/55/16
Rear tyres perished and wearing
Wipers poor condition
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil level low
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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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LF08 LBZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LF08 LBZ, 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 LF08 LBZ registered?
LF08 LBZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is LF08 LBZ safe to buy?
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