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SG08 FEF

2008 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,055 mi
Last recorded143,055 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 143,055 miles

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

rear brake pads approx 3,000mls

Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has nail in it

Fail 22 Mar 2024 136,487 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,575 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 129,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 125,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,355 miles

Nearside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 106,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,351 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 96,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 84,268 miles

cracking on rear inner tyre walls.

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 4 May 2017 84,268 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cracking on rear inner tyre walls.

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 12 May 2016 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted in rear

expansion bottle on cooling system split

Fail 12 May 2016 72,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted in rear

expansion bottle on cooling system split

Pass 29 May 2015 62,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2014 51,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox has a slight oil leak

reverse light switch snapped

Fail 31 May 2013 41,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front o/s tyre 2mm, knock on front suspension .

Pass 31 May 2013 41,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front o/s tyre 2mm, knock on front suspension .

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,527 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FEF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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