MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front damage to wheel arch liner
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front damage to wheel arch liner
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Fog lamp broken
Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged and component insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Fog lamp broken
Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged and component insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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WU08 AFZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 WU08 AFZ, 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 WU08 AFZ registered?
WU08 AFZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.
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