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several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% offside slow to work (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear brake discs worn/lipped
several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
several areas of corrosion on underside and both subframes/suspension components
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
several areas of corrosion on underside and both subframes
both rear tyres soft
several areas of corrosion on underside
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres soft
several areas of corrosion on underside
nearside rear tyre soft
offside front coil spring corroded
rear brake and parking brake application uneven
some corrosion on underside and suspension components
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
under trays fitted obscuring some components
nearside rear tyre has nail in tread
wipers smearing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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SO57 MHJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 SO57 MHJ, 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 SO57 MHJ registered?
SO57 MHJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2008.
Is SO57 MHJ safe to buy?
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