MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking & has a nail in tread
engine oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking & has a nail in tread
engine oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
centre exhaust corroded
perish cracks offside rear tyre wall
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working marker light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
centre exhaust corroded
perish cracks offside rear tyre wall
Offside rear tyre heavily perished
Front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake pads wearing thin
Offside rear tyre heavily perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust box outer skin badly corroded
nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage
offside rear tyre has sidewall damage
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre exhaust box outer skin badly corroded
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OFFSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OFFSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 WKC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WKC, 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 VE08 WKC registered?
VE08 WKC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is VE08 WKC safe to buy?
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