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LO08 OYR

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 OYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 126,320 miles

Rear subframe corroded

parking brake reserve travel just met

Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,570 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 121,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 116,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,966 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,428 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 95,342 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 84,213 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 80,993 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 80,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 71,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 67,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,898 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OYR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LO08 OYR, 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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LO08 OYR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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