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MV08 EGF

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,188 mi
Last recorded197,188 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 197,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear dpf pressure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms signs of corrosions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 187,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure pipe fixing nut split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 187,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure pipe fixing nut split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 175,694 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 175,655 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 164,755 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 153,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 147,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 147,829 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 141,132 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 140,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 132,955 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 132,955 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,024 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,677 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 88,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 54,161 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner surfaces slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn/scrubbing

both rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

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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MV08 EGF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MV08 EGF, 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 MV08 EGF registered?

MV08 EGF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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