MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at cat (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear all rear suspension parts heavily corroded
Rear both rear brake callipers missing anti rattle wire clips
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from caliper
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from calliper
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at join (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from caliper
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from calliper
water leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Slight exhaust leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear both top strut mounts slightly corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear inside edge (4.1.E.1)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear both top strut mounts slightly corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear inside edge (4.1.E.1)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
both rear exhaust hangers corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear exhaust hangers corroded
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front and rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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VE08 PMX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VE08 PMX, 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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VE08 PMX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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