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T25 SKA

2018 Volvo S40

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,964 mi
Last recorded50,964 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 SKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 50,964 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 33,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,539 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 21,412 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 21,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,840 miles

Engine covers fitted

Suspension components rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2021 56,839 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Engine covers fitted

Suspension components rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2021 15,029 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers ftted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,337 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,729 miles

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?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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T25 SKA is a 2018 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T25 SKA, 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 8 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T25 SKA is a 2018 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2018.

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