MOT Status
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108,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Slight dent O/S/R wheel
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Slight dent O/S/R wheel
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting deteriorate (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald worn on edges - starting crack - cuts - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - worn on edge - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - worn on edge - nail in - cracked - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting deteriorate (6.3.1d)
Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald worn on edges - starting crack - cuts - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - worn on edge - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - worn on edge - nail in - cracked - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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UEZ 4589 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 UEZ 4589, 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 UEZ 4589 registered?
UEZ 4589 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 August 2008.
Is UEZ 4589 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UEZ 4589 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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