MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine/gearbox oil leak
nearside mirror cover missing
underside and suspension components corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion at underside and suspension components
engine / gearbox oil leak
nearside mirror cover missing
reverse lights not working
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking , hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking at tread ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion at underside and suspension components
engine / gearbox oil leak
engine oil level low
nearside mirror cover missing
reverse lights not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front door mirror backing cover missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected door mirror lamp broken and insecure (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front door mirror backing cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn in centre and inner edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Underside starting to corrode
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Bottom balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Side repeater lens cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Underside starting to corrode
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine oil level low
offside mirror cover missing , side repeater damaged
engine coolant leak during test
engine oil level low
front wishbone rear bushes split
nearside door mirror cover missing and side repeater lens loose
offside front tyre wearing low and worn on edges
rear tyres cracked and wearing on inner edges
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine coolant leak during test
engine oil level low
front wishbone rear bushes split
nearside door mirror cover missing and side repeater lens loose
offside front tyre wearing low and worn on edges
rear tyres cracked and wearing on inner edges
Central Front Exhaust hanger badly corroded
Engine covers and sills covered and under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush perished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush perished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Wing mirror cover missing
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush perished (2.4.G.2)
Rear Both rear tyres beginning to perish on tread
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Sills covered
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake pads low
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN08 ZKS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VN08 ZKS, 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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VN08 ZKS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2008.
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