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GV08 JHO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,092 mi
Last recorded139,092 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 JHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,092 miles

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

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

hand brake gable rough

nearside front fog light inop

Fail 23 Oct 2020 138,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake gable rough

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2019 122,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,235 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,676 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)

Pass 25 May 2016 110,163 miles

parking brake lever just met the reserve travel criteria

Pass 28 May 2015 102,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 95,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 91,101 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 24 May 2012 84,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 77,093 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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GV08 JHO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV08 JHO, 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 GV08 JHO registered?

GV08 JHO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is GV08 JHO safe to buy?

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