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LM08 TJU

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,842 mi
Last recorded166,842 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 TJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 166,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 166,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 166,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 166,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2025 156,047 miles

brake pedal rubber torn

n/s/f vehicle marker light not working

Fail 17 Apr 2025 156,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pedal rubber torn

n/s/f vehicle marker light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2024 148,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 116,345 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 116,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,056 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,468 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,358 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,635 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,657 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TJU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM08 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

LM08 TJU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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