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FL08 UBR

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,937 mi
Last recorded91,937 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,760 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,133 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,230 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,363 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside front tyre cracks in thread

unable to check nearside rear and offside rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside front tyre cracks in thread

unable to check nearside rear and offside rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,687 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 41,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,555 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 UBR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UBR, 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 FL08 UBR registered?

FL08 UBR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FL08 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 UBR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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