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PX08 OSV

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,941 mi
Last recorded133,941 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 OSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 133,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,940 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven stepped on the inner edge

Exhaust emissions high

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear secondary position light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,432 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2014 52,826 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,103 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,230 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,632 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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PX08 OSV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX08 OSV, 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 PX08 OSV registered?

PX08 OSV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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