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MF08 OZM

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 OZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 121,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust secure

nearside rear lower reflector damaged

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 4 May 2018 121,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust secure

nearside rear lower reflector damaged

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 11 May 2017 101,219 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre tread distorted and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread distorted

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 11 May 2017 101,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre tread distorted and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread distorted

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slight corrosion and wear

rear brake discs slight wear

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,916 miles

nearside rear tyre slight distortion to inner edge and slight wear

offside rear tyre has nail in tread and wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to covers

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight distortion to inner edge and slight wear

offside rear tyre has nail in tread and wearing inner edge

rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to covers

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,164 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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MF08 OZM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

MF08 OZM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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