MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
slight/some wear to rear brake discs
some separating/perishing to rear trailing arm front bushes + rear lower control arm bushes
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
nearside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear lower control arms bushes perishing
nearside headlamp lense damaged/repaired
n/s headlamp damaged
both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges + perishing
damage to n/s/f headlamp
perishing to rear lower control arm bush
slight separating to rear trailing arm front bushes
n/s/f headlamp damaged
perishing to rear lower control arm bushes
some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes
damage to n/s headlamp
n/s/f shocker damp ?
some wear to rear lower control arm bushes + trailing arm bushes starting to separate
front tyres 2.5-3mm tread
some wear to rear lower control arm bushes
both rear tyres 3mm tread
n/s/f headlamp damaged
rear indicators starting to fade colour
some wear to rear lower control arm bushes
Damage to nearside front headlamp
Offside front tyre 3mm tread +starting to wear on inner edge
damage to n/s/f headlamp
possible very slight play in n/s/f ball joint
wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush
windscreen chipped/cracked
windscreen chipped
chip to windscreen
rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges very slightly
small piece of wire in o/s/r tyre outer edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y321 ALS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 Y321 ALS, 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 Y321 ALS registered?
Y321 ALS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 July 2008.
Is Y321 ALS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y321 ALS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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