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FG08 LNO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 74,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 55,993 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 55,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 51,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 41,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,027 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 27,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 22,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,926 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 LNO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LNO, 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 FG08 LNO registered?

FG08 LNO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is FG08 LNO safe to buy?

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