MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front coil spring corroded front springs (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
ex back box corroded
front and rear tyres different sizes
Front coil spring corroded front springs (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
ex back box corroded
front and rear tyres different sizes
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear silencer corroded
centre silencer corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT08 UYD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 MT08 UYD, 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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MT08 UYD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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