MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels had 1 missing off each one (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres are on 3mm and slight wear inner edges...
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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SD58 NLN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SD58 NLN, 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 SD58 NLN registered?
SD58 NLN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2008.
Is SD58 NLN safe to buy?
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