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SA03 ADA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,513 mi
Last recorded82,513 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ADA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,513 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 77,345 miles

Offside Front headlamp on lower limit

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp on lower limit

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 74,894 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,858 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,405 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,885 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,031 miles

Engine cover fitted as standard

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (Smeary) (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 93W (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted as standard

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,032 miles

Engine cover fitted as standard

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of age and out of shape slightly

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 37,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,137 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,895 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,772 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,815 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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SA03 ADA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SA03 ADA, 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 SA03 ADA registered?

SA03 ADA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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