MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing
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 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external corrosion to the casing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edge has multiple cuts and damages (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking wheel cylinder leaking brake fluid (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/taped repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside side repeater lens damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml on
exhaust hanger corroded/broken (flexi section)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside side repeater lens damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
eml on
exhaust hanger corroded/broken (flexi section)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
seat belt warning light staying on
stone chip in centre of screen.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
seat belt warning light staying on
stone chip in centre of screen.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NU08 JXH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NU08 JXH, 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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NU08 JXH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2008.
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