MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn atl (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern faulty-bulb fitment issue!! investigate and reset aims for retest (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too high-investigate (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears! close too disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine coolant low-leaking! investigate,oil spill,rear indicator bulb colours fading,drivers front suspension arm bush play,suspension-components rusting,front brake pads wearing low-discs deteriorating-lipped
passenger front tyre tread deteriorating-snow tyre
rear indicator colours fading,steering rack area damp-investigate spillage,front suspension arm bushes play-atl,front brake judder-front and rear discs-exhaust-components rusting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen weak-check bulb fitment etc (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel lever travel too high (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear indicator colours fading,steering rack area damp-investigate spillage,front suspension arm bushes play-atl,front brake judder-front and rear discs-exhaust-components rusting
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
drivers wiper not great
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
drivers wiper not great
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S40 CYC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S40 CYC, 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 S40 CYC registered?
S40 CYC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2008.
Is S40 CYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S40 CYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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