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FG08 LNP

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,345 mi
Last recorded48,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 48,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 42,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 36,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,002 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,037 miles

advise front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,571 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 LNP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LNP, 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 FG08 LNP registered?

FG08 LNP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is FG08 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 LNP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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