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SB08 XGC

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,361 mi
Last recorded163,361 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 163,361 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 163,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 142,823 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 123,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,493 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 109,493 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 97,470 miles

rear brake pads wearing low-parking brake passed on limits/lever slight travel-rear brakes slightly binding-rear tyres perished-exhaust flexi deteriated-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,740 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield loose above exhaust tail pipe

Pass 22 May 2019 83,523 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 83,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn susp/arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust front pipe hanger corroded and broken

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,485 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 56,996 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 28 May 2015 51,814 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2014 44,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both rear tyres tread starting to split not showing cords

Fail 21 May 2013 41,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 35,344 miles

Boot cannot be readily opened from outside the vehicle.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,512 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 XGC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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