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FG08 LNH

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,311 mi
Last recorded102,311 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 96,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,947 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 78,947 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,095 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 71,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,834 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,884 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,581 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corriding

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,196 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,196 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,634 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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FG08 LNH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG08 LNH, 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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FG08 LNH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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