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LR08 DSV

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,321 mi
Last recorded172,321 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 DSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 172,321 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 172,321 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 157,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 157,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 29 Sep 2017 143,100 miles

All rear suspension lower arm bush's in poor condition but not resulting in movement.

Auxiliary belt perished.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/Rear inner pad. (3.5.1g)

N/S & O/S Windscreen wipers smeary.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper bulb not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Oil level also low. ()

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen has a crack to top N/S of screen but it is not effecting drivers view of the road. (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 143,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread, Tyre also wearing thin on edges of tread. (4.1.D.1a)

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

All rear suspension lower arm bush's in poor condition but not resulting in movement.

Auxiliary belt perished.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/Rear inner pad. (3.5.1g)

N/S & O/S Windscreen wipers smeary.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper bulb not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Oil level also low. ()

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen has a crack to top N/S of screen but it is not effecting drivers view of the road. (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,444 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,063 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,578 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,015 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,182 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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LR08 DSV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR08 DSV, 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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LR08 DSV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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