MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
no reverse lights
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush/ bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside rear inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal seeping oil. (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both number light bulb dim.
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2nd tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Seat Belt Buckle slightly sticking under tension but functioning as intended
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 ZGF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VK08 ZGF, 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 VK08 ZGF registered?
VK08 ZGF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2008.
Is VK08 ZGF safe to buy?
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