MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF on legal limit inside edges. replace asap. 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel.
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin from oil filler cap not sealing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF on legal limit inside edges. replace asap. 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel.
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR, NSR close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR, NSR close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fuel filter hanging down, bracket broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fuel filter hanging down, bracket broken
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear position lamp(s) not working bothside side light (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front lower ball joint slight play
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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LX57 JWV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LX57 JWV, 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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LX57 JWV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2008.
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