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SF08 WMX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2021 103,021 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,780 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 88,779 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,445 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,330 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,330 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 32,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2012 18,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,426 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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SF08 WMX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SF08 WMX, 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 SF08 WMX registered?

SF08 WMX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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