MOT Status
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114,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust flange corroded but not leaking
Central Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated but not leaking
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated but not leaking
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust flange corroded but not leaking
Central Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated but not leaking
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated but not leaking
Centre exhaust front flange deteriorted but not leaking
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Centre exhaust front flange deteriorted but not leaking
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp light intensity low
Offside Front side repeater light intensity low
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracked / perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracked / perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted
travel foot brake
wipers poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP08 HCU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SP08 HCU, 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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SP08 HCU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2008.
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