MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,565 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertray fitted so can't fully inspect
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
undertray fitted so can't fully inspect
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP ADJUSTER NOT WORKING WITH SWITCH
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
OFFSIDE HEADLAMP ADJUSTER NOT WORKING WITH SWITCH
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres inner corners worn out
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MF08 OZL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 MF08 OZL, 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 MF08 OZL registered?
MF08 OZL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.
Is MF08 OZL safe to buy?
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