MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front marker light inop
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong adv cannot fully inspect recommend (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
inner edge n/s/r tyre worn
rear sub frame and suspension arms have corrosion
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
inner edge n/s/r tyre worn
rear sub frame and suspension arms have corrosion
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
cover sills fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear no. plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear no. plate starting to deteriorate
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
cover sills fitted
Exhaust front mount broken and flexi pipe deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Sill covers
all brake discs worn
front no. plate starting to deteriorate
inner edge of both rear tyres worn, step tyres
Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated and hangers broken but exhaust still secure
Front brake discs slightly scored
Sill covers fitted
Both front tyres worn inner edges
Cover sills fitted
Front brake discs have slight scoring
Strong advise both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
Undertrays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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NC08 XMZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 NC08 XMZ, 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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NC08 XMZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2008.
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