MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,408 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust flexi deteriorated
steering rack boots damp
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi starting to split
hand brake a little high
slight play in steering wheel suspect to bush
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi starting to split
hand brake a little high
slight play in steering wheel suspect to bush
handbrake has little reserve travel
heat shield loose at rear
Nearside Rear lens/lamp unit damaged not effecting light output
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushs slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and minor blow
exhaust system corroded
front wipers slightly streaky
gearbox has a damp area around drive shaft no obvious leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear lens/lamp unit damaged not effecting light output
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushs slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and minor blow
exhaust system corroded
front wipers slightly streaky
gearbox has a damp area around drive shaft no obvious leak
handbrake has little reserve travel
heat shield loose at rear
Nearside Front n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing WISHBONE BUSH (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 2nd hand shocker fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bobbing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bobbing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA08 VCN 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 68.2%.
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 MA08 VCN, 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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MA08 VCN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2008.
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