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54,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear lamp damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
handbrake lever little reserve travel
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged
o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s/r pads look low unable to see clearly through wheel
park brake lever little reserve travel
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r lamp unit slightly damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 SXJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YR08 SXJ, 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 YR08 SXJ registered?
YR08 SXJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2008.
Is YR08 SXJ safe to buy?
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