MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underneath of vehicle has general surface corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Underneath of vehicle has general surface corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear caliper retaining spring incorrectly located/damaged on nearside rear.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges
scraping noise when front wheels are rotated
slight corrosion nearside front brake disc
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear bushes on front wishbones starting to split
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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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SR08 AEL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SR08 AEL, 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 SR08 AEL registered?
SR08 AEL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 August 2008.
Is SR08 AEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SR08 AEL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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