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L7 GPP

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,069 mi
Last recorded153,069 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 153,069 miles

Advise Centre exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Advise Headlamp output is just acceptable (Dim)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 137,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,719 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 120,716 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,773 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,347 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,425 miles

Nearside Rear temporary repair to lamp noted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,397 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 81,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,855 miles

advise centre exhaust box corroded

advise n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,296 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L7 GPP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 L7 GPP, 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 L7 GPP registered?

L7 GPP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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