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OV08 WPX

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,656 mi
Last recorded183,656 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 183,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 175,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 165,726 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 165,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 155,076 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 155,076 miles

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

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

EM light on

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 5 May 2016 146,894 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 121,925 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 102,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 82,117 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 61,059 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 61,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,291 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,291 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nsr tyre

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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OV08 WPX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV08 WPX, 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 OV08 WPX registered?

OV08 WPX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is OV08 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 WPX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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