MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Difficulty in achieving correct lamda readings too, on 1st fast idle (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Between air box and throttle body. Trunking split (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Compliance bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Probably down to broken coil spring (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick It will most likely require a new set of brake discs too. The braking face isn't flat (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and probably close to canvass (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline pass on this one. Recommend new suspension arm A.S.A.P (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded/peppered, on the inlet side of intermediate silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Has leaked as far as coil spring seat (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Especially near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front exhaust mounting detached.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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NA58 VPE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 NA58 VPE, 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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NA58 VPE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2008.
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