MOT Status
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108,622 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion
Exhaust corroding
Front suspension coil springs corroding
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Power steering pipes corroding
Rear suspension coil springs corroding
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion
Exhaust corroding
Front suspension coil springs corroding
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Power steering pipes corroding
Rear suspension coil springs corroding
All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion
Exhaust corroding
Front suspension coil springs corroding
Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit
Power steering pipes corroding
Rear suspension coil springs corroding
Exhaust corroding
Nearside front tyre worn close to wear markers
Power steering pipes corroding
Exhaust corroded
Power steering pipes corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Power steering pipes corroding
Exhaust corroded & front bracket mount broken - System still secure
Handbrake has travel - Just meets criteria
Power steering pipes starting to corrode
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Wipers starting to smear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
boot lid not opening
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
corrosion spots to underside, brake & suspension components
covers & trays fitted
Child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP58 YMT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SP58 YMT, 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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SP58 YMT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2008.
Is SP58 YMT safe to buy?
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