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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front flexible and centre box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush has started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated The secondary outer protective sheath is split on both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front flexible and the centre box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wear marks on the offside and nearside front. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush has started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated The secondary outer protective sheath has split on both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road and offside (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both rear link bolts snapped and linkages detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also tread very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bad on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear pads 75% worn
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front brake binding slightly
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
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SM53 HJS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SM53 HJS, 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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SM53 HJS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2008.
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