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SG08 FDF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 72,940 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 72,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,911 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,834 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 54,904 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 53,332 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 53,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 52,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 50,895 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 49,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,490 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 41,489 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 32,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 400,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,445 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 FDF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG08 FDF registered?

SG08 FDF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is SG08 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 FDF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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