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PF08 ERJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,136 mi
Last recorded75,136 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 ERJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 75,136 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 75,090 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,831 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 5 Sep 2024 72,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,782 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,881 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 66,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,897 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 63,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,236 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 61,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,217 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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PF08 ERJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PF08 ERJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF08 ERJ registered?

PF08 ERJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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