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L111 EXL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,970 mi
Last recorded186,970 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 EXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 186,970 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 175,144 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 168,068 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 168,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 151,175 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 151,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 138,512 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 127,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 127,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,351 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,802 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,247 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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L111 EXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L111 EXL, 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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L111 EXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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