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SB08 MJJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 MJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,919 miles

Rear suspension components generally corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Sep 2024 121,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Unable to check wheel bearing due to front brake binding

Rear suspension components generally corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Sep 2023 117,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,502 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 113,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre soft ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,630 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,293 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 105,293 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake sticking

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2014 68,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing at time of test.

nearside rear alloy wheel centre cap missing.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing at time of test.

nearside rear alloy wheel centre cap missing.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,676 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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SB08 MJJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB08 MJJ, 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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SB08 MJJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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