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FL08 EKB

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 105,698 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 105,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,662 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 95,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 90,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge distorted (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,422 miles

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Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened SLIGHTLY FRAYED (5.2.2a)

REAR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,422 miles

BOOK TIME FOR SERVICE ON ?

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened SLIGHTLY FRAYED (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' HOLDER (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,688 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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FL08 EKB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FL08 EKB, 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 FL08 EKB registered?

FL08 EKB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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