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GU08 OVO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 119,042 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2025 119,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,894 miles

off rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2023 112,184 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 112,184 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 108,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,318 miles

unable to check side sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 103,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced repair connection (4.1.4 (b))

unable to check side sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,205 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,801 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 90,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,428 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 73,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,723 miles

Both headlamp beams set flat

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,723 miles

Both headlamp beams set flat

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,495 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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GU08 OVO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVO, 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 GU08 OVO registered?

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

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