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LL08 TBX

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,075 mi
Last recorded108,075 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 TBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 108,075 miles

Nearside Front small cut outer sidewall close to cords

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 101,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 101,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 93,521 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges 2055017

grease around nsf inner cv boot

Fail 23 May 2016 93,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges 2055017

grease around nsf inner cv boot

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Jul 2014 77,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,507 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,273 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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LL08 TBX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL08 TBX, 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 LL08 TBX registered?

LL08 TBX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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