MOT Status
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111,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust flexi deteriorated
front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorted
offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewall
offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge
rear brake pads wearing thin (inner pad)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorted
offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewall
offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge
rear brake pads wearing thin (inner pad)
Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDE WALL AND A SLIGHT BULGE
Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDE WALL AND A SLIGHT BULGE
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear child seats fitted
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SH08 XSN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 SH08 XSN, 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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SH08 XSN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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