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SB08 XGD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 92,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 82,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached n/s/r (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working n/s (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,882 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,556 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 69,556 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the outside wall no cords visible

o/s/r tyre cracking on the tread depth

rear brake discs scored

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,759 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,759 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front side marker light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,718 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 32,718 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 24,708 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 XGD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

SB08 XGD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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