MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs are worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs are worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear 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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SM08 OPS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SM08 OPS, 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 SM08 OPS registered?
SM08 OPS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2008.
Is SM08 OPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM08 OPS shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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