MOT Status
ValidMileage
112,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working but vehicle less than 2.1m wide
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated through lettering (0.1 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working but vehicle less than 2.1m wide
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MH08 ARZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 MH08 ARZ, 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 MH08 ARZ registered?
MH08 ARZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2008.
Is MH08 ARZ safe to buy?
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