CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB08 XGP

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,104 mi
Last recorded128,104 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,104 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 122,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 101,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,376 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB08 XGP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB08 XGP?

You can check the full history of SB08 XGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB08 XGP registered?

SB08 XGP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SB08 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 XGP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB08 XGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB08 XGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.