MOT Status
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120,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure center
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure center
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front rad support corrsion
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various rear suspension components corroded, but not weakened
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear silencer starting to deteriorate
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BEXES OUTER CASINGS BECOMING SPLIT / FLAKING
FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
NO OIL IN ENGINE TOPPED UP 3.LTS 5/30 GTX
OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC BACKING PANEL MISSING
REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW / OFFSIDE WORN MORE THAN NEARSIDE
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BEXES OUTER CASINGS BECOMING SPLIT / FLAKING
FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
NO OIL IN ENGINE TOPPED UP 3.LTS 5/30 GTX
REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW / OFFSIDE WORN MORE THAN NEARSIDE
OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR BACKING PANEL MISSING / INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING ADVISE TO RECTIFY
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER DAMP
REAR SUSPENSION BECOMING WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCKERS
STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR
OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR BACKING PANEL MISSING / INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING ADVISE TO RECTIFY
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER DAMP
REAR SUSPENSION BECOMING WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCKERS
STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R -- BABY SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S/F -- O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 205 / 55 / 16 W -- OTHERS NEW
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R -- BABY SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R
N/S/F -- O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 205 / 55 / 16 W -- OTHERS NEW
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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RJ08 HZX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 RJ08 HZX, 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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RJ08 HZX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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