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LD08 JNU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 JNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 149,028 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 140,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 134,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting defective but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS slight weepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 127,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 119,510 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 119,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 106,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,611 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,154 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,874 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,874 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2012 33,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,124 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LD08 JNU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LD08 JNU, 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 LD08 JNU registered?

LD08 JNU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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