MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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2x rear dog bone suspension arms corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
2x rear dog bone suspension arms corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
radiator support bracket corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front, 4x rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
radiator support bracket corroded
rear shock mount corroded
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack and ends (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front and 4x rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake backing plates corroded x4
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
brake backing plates corroded x4
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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SW08 LCP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 SW08 LCP, 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 SW08 LCP registered?
SW08 LCP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2008.
Is SW08 LCP safe to buy?
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