MOT Status
ValidMileage
163,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear brake pads wearing low-parking brake passed on limits/lever slight travel-rear brakes slightly binding-rear tyres perished-exhaust flexi deteriated-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Heat shield loose above exhaust tail pipe
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn susp/arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust front pipe hanger corroded and broken
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge
slight cracking on front tyres
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
both rear tyres tread starting to split not showing cords
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Boot cannot be readily opened from outside the vehicle.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB08 XGC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SB08 XGC, 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 SB08 XGC registered?
SB08 XGC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 July 2008.
Is SB08 XGC safe to buy?
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