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SC08 UFY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,596 mi
Last recorded115,596 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 115,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,756 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 110,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 102,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Undertray(s) fitted

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Undertray(s) fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,706 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,502 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking need to wash to determine whats wrong with it (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,126 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,515 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,515 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,918 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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SC08 UFY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC08 UFY, 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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SC08 UFY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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