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LP08 EZX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,353 mi
Last recorded107,353 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 EZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,353 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,594 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,246 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,081 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Dec 2017 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,999 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 67,994 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect really dim (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,945 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 60,945 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,534 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 30 Dec 2014 53,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,323 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,265 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Fail 11 Dec 2012 35,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,433 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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LP08 EZX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP08 EZX, 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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LP08 EZX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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