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SG08 FDE

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,002 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame and connected components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 93,449 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,344 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,759 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 80,758 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,283 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 70,282 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,281 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,463 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 44,460 miles

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

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

Brake pedal soft

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,660 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 38,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,677 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 25,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,592 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 FDE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FDE, 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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SG08 FDE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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