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SF08 WWU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,251 mi
Last recorded101,251 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,251 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 101,251 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH INOP (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 90,169 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 80,396 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,944 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust flexi pipe hanger broken but still supported

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,889 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 55,889 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only one of two bulbs working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 49,357 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,762 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,053 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 WWU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SF08 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

SF08 WWU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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