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LN08 OXH

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,683 mi
Last recorded119,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 OXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 119,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,622 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 116,622 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 112,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 112,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,376 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 78,864 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 78,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 60,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre wearing out unevenly on the inner thread

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,049 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,049 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,868 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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LN08 OXH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN08 OXH, 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 LN08 OXH registered?

LN08 OXH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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