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OV08 WSL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,057 mi
Last recorded164,057 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 164,057 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 164,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 160,683 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 160,657 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 155,275 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,051 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 118,051 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,265 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,932 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,649 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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OV08 WSL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

OV08 WSL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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