MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mid section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 3mm and worn on edges - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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 PVU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 SA08 PVU, 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 PVU registered?
SA08 PVU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2008.
Is SA08 PVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA08 PVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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