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SB08 XFX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 96,247 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,541 miles

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 ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 87,540 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,923 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,923 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,476 miles

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,275 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 78,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,234 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 74,229 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 70,897 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 70,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,228 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 60,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,330 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,903 miles

advise os/f tyre abnormal wear on inside,

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,225 miles

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.

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 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?

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