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S40 OJM

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,652 mi
Last recorded119,652 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 OJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,670 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover repaired with duct tape

Fail 20 Aug 2024 112,600 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot clip loose

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover repaired with duct tape

Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit, worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit, worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,762 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit, worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit, worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 91,717 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 70,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,619 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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S40 OJM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S40 OJM, 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 S40 OJM registered?

S40 OJM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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