MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre Wearing/Stepping Inner Edge
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
hand brake slightly long
outer sill cover fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
hand brake slightly long
outer sill cover fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
outer sill covers fitted
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing close to limits.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF08 KBP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RF08 KBP, 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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RF08 KBP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 June 2008.
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