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GU08 OVA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 75,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured In mirror unit. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 72,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured In mirror unit. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner side wall

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

Pass 31 May 2019 64,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres light cracking all round

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,697 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 62,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,934 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,227 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,662 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 23,893 miles

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

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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GU08 OVA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU08 OVA, 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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GU08 OVA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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