MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
little reserve travel on park brake lever
All rear suspension lower arm bush's in poor condition but not resulting in movement.
Auxiliary belt perished.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/Rear inner pad. (3.5.1g)
N/S & O/S Windscreen wipers smeary.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper bulb not working. (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak Oil level also low. ()
Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen has a crack to top N/S of screen but it is not effecting drivers view of the road. (8.3.1d)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread. (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread, Tyre also wearing thin on edges of tread. (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
All rear suspension lower arm bush's in poor condition but not resulting in movement.
Auxiliary belt perished.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/Rear inner pad. (3.5.1g)
N/S & O/S Windscreen wipers smeary.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper bulb not working. (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak Oil level also low. ()
Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen has a crack to top N/S of screen but it is not effecting drivers view of the road. (8.3.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR08 DSV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LR08 DSV, 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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LR08 DSV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.
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