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LM08 MSO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 MSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,430 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 76,430 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 71,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,213 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 54,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 47,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 46,588 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 44,618 miles

VECHILE SCUFFED ON NEARSIDE

Pass 20 May 2015 42,006 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)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 33,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 May 2012 26,522 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 21,003 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LM08 MSO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM08 MSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM08 MSO registered?

LM08 MSO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LM08 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 MSO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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