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SG08 FCF

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,860 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,462 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 7,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise front exhaust flexi worn

advise front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise front exhaust flexi worn

advise front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,234 miles

Front exhaust hangers broken but system still supported

Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,218 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust hangers broken but system still supported

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,684 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,182 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 59,182 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,010 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2013 46,440 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 46,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,736 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2012 37,735 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsr reflector broken

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,015 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on tread but not showing cords

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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SG08 FCF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SG08 FCF, 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 SG08 FCF registered?

SG08 FCF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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