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LO08 DHG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 DHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2024 93,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2024 93,001 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,130 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,130 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,885 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,055 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 65,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 54,394 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 52,958 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 51,656 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread epth

Fail 18 May 2017 51,656 miles

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

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

Advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread epth

Pass 11 May 2016 45,475 miles

Advise both front tyres on wear bars and worn on inner and outer edges

Advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2015 40,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 15,486 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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LO08 DHG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO08 DHG, 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 LO08 DHG registered?

LO08 DHG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is LO08 DHG safe to buy?

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