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SC08 UGB

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,245 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,996 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,101 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 UGB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SC08 UGB, 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 SC08 UGB registered?

SC08 UGB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is SC08 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 UGB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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