MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust front pipe worn / repaired / sealed
front disc scored
oil around engine
slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
oil leak
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rear brake discs worn / pads low (3.5.1g)
exhaust system deteriorated/ corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rear brake discs worn / pads low (3.5.1g)
exhaust system deteriorated/ corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsf tyre 3mm tread and worn on inside edge
nsr tyre 2mm tread and worn on inside edge
osf tyre 2/2/3mm tread and worn on inside edge
osr tyre 3mm tread and worn on inside edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsf tyre 3mm tread and worn on inside edge
nsr tyre 2mm tread and worn on inside edge
osf tyre 2/2/3mm tread and worn on inside edge
osr tyre 3mm tread and worn on inside edge
slight wear on inside edges of both rear tyres
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight wear on inside edges of both rear tyres
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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SA08 PVE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SA08 PVE, 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 SA08 PVE registered?
SA08 PVE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is SA08 PVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 PVE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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