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SG08 FCX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,387 mi
Last recorded114,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 114,387 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm and worn on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 109,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm and worn on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front orange marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear evidence of bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 102,318 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 93,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/50r17 93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has light groove on sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,684 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 64,684 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,651 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,892 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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SG08 FCX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG08 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

SG08 FCX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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