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SB08 MKJ

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,522 mi
Last recorded62,522 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 MKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,522 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only 2 front seats available at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 60,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 46,352 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light inoperative

Pass 9 May 2017 41,071 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 41,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side wiper blade split.

small cuts in tread rear near side tyre.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,698 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,644 miles

nail in near/side rear tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 7,397 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 155 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 MKJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SB08 MKJ, 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 SB08 MKJ registered?

SB08 MKJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is SB08 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 MKJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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