MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension components corroded
engine covers fitted
front shocker casings corroded
o/s centre drive shaft bearing noisey
o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
oil leak
rear coil springs corroded
slight rust lips on all brake discs
age cracks in all tyres
all suspension components corroded
engine covers fitted
front shocker casings corroded
o/s centre drive shaft bearing noisey
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rust lips on all brake discs
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
rear coil springs slightly corroded
rust lips on all brake discs
slight oil leak
age cracks in all tyres
all suspension components corroded
engine covers fitted
front shocker casings corroded
o/s centre drive shaft bearing noisey
all suspension components corroded
both front shocker casings corroded
engine covers fitted
n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
rear coil springs corroded
slight rust lips on all brake discs
slight water leak (coolant bottle)
small age cracks in all tyres
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front brake lags behind. (3.7.B.5b)
heat sheild
slight oil leak
engine oil low
n/s/r tyre low tread
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil low
n/s/r tyre low tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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SL08 HUV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 SL08 HUV, 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 SL08 HUV registered?
SL08 HUV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SL08 HUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL08 HUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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