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144,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
corrosion to front disc inner faces
tail pipe hanger corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers slightly smearing screen
exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - badly cracking on tread and worn on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front wipers slightly smearing screen
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front wipers slightly smearing screen
Clutch Worn High Biting Point
Front Aeroblades Smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished Unevenly Worn on Inner Edge
Offside Front Door Check Strap Worn Noisy
Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking
Power Steering Pipes Corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Clutch Worn High Biting Point
Front Aeroblades Smearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished Unevenly Worn on Inner Edge
Offside Front Door Check Strap Worn Noisy
Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking
Power Steering Pipes Corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Oil leak d/shaft oil seal ()
front tyres worn edges
n/s rear tyre perished
Offside Front nail in tyre
child safety seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
oil leak from gearbox
Oil leak
wipers poor
rear pads look low
ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERRISHED
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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SL08 HUY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 HUY, 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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SL08 HUY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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