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P19 JDP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 JDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 63,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,863 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 45,863 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Excessive Travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,460 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear

Offside Front Tyre wear on 3mm

Fail 26 Mar 2019 34,737 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45 18 w Distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Movement to n/s/f inner wishbone bush

Offside Front Tyre wear on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn on 3mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Travel to parking brake lever

Wear to rear brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,089 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,777 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,344 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 13,342 miles

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

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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P19 JDP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P19 JDP, 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 P19 JDP registered?

P19 JDP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is P19 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 JDP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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