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GU08 UXL

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

226,343 mi
Last recorded226,343 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 226,343 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 206,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sills covered preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2023 189,480 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 189,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 174,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 157,653 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 144,984 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel at rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 139,016 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 139,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 132,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,427 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 67,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,819 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,912 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,429 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 UXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU08 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

GU08 UXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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