MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))
Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Undertrays installed obscuring some components.
Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Undertrays installed obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inside edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inside edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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WF08 SXU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 WF08 SXU, 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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WF08 SXU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2008.
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