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SB08 MKM

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 MKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 120,818 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 120,739 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 115,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 111,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,930 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,945 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,119 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,768 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 MKM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKM, 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 SB08 MKM registered?

SB08 MKM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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