MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front door mirror lens missing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front door mirror lens missing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front fexi hose insecure
exhaust fexi corroded and loose
inner face front discs corroded
rear exhaust shield loose
discs corroded
under-body has slight corrosion
both front tyres wearing on egde & wearing low
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
discs corroded
under-body corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust system corroded
nsf tyre wearing on edge
osf tyre on limit
under-body & suspension components corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
advise os/f tyre abnormal wear on inside,
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB08 XFX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?
SB08 XFX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2008.
Is SB08 XFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB08 XFX shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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