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FE08 ZPT

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,432 mi
Last recorded128,432 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ZPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 128,432 miles

Front steering heavy

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,592 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front wishbone, P bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front wishbone, P bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has cracks deep enough to expose canvas inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has cracks deep enough to expose canvas ply inners, also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,554 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FE08 ZPT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FE08 ZPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE08 ZPT registered?

FE08 ZPT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is FE08 ZPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 ZPT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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