MOT Status
ValidMileage
59,738 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
body has damage no sharp edges
moulding sharp n/s/f door
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
moulding sharp n/s/f door
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner tyre damaged inner side wall (run flat)
rear registration plate deteriorated
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp insecure both headlights at bottom (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner tyre damaged inner side wall (run flat)
nearside rear reflector damaged
rear registration plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured barely amber (4.4.3 (a))
nearside door mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured barely amber (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
nearside door mirror insecure
Nearside door mirror glass missing and mirror back cover
offside door mirror cover missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
service light on
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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PL08 VMD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 PL08 VMD, 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 PL08 VMD registered?
PL08 VMD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2008.
Is PL08 VMD safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL08 VMD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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