MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,431 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front headlamp slightly dim
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between front and centre pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front headlamp slightly dim
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure front hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour bulb discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour bulb discoloured. (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported both brackets corroded through and broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV08 ZVR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SV08 ZVR, 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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SV08 ZVR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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