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LP08 EZZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,528 mi
Last recorded104,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 EZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear heat shield is loose (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

some damage to body panels

some damage to rear n/s reflector

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 11 Jul 2023 104,512 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear heat shield is loose (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

some damage to body panels

some damage to rear n/s reflector

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,015 miles

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

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

front and rear subframe ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

slight travel in hand brake lever

some damage to rear n/s reflector

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust and mountings

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,136 miles

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

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels, steering, and suspension, components,

Fail 15 Jul 2021 87,136 miles

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

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

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels, steering, and suspension, components,

Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,600 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 70,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,621 miles

all brake pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,621 miles

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

all brake pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,420 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

tail gate wont open

Fail 13 Jul 2017 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

tail gate wont open

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,019 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 2,894 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 EZZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EZZ, 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 LP08 EZZ registered?

LP08 EZZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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