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GV08 SWJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,563 mi
Last recorded179,563 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 179,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 179,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 172,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 163,240 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 152,963 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven.strong advise

Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,598 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 142,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

Nearside Front modified

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 135,255 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides -insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

Nearside Front modified

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,770 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f seat modified for carriage of disabled person

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,588 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,588 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,332 miles

205/55/16

both front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,600 miles

N/S/F seat has been modified as a stool for special needs.The back rest has been removed n/s/f.The seat belt is no longer in use on the N/S/F.

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,928 miles

Nearside front seat has been modified in such a fashion that it is no longer a testable item

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 SWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

GV08 SWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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