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SG08 FEP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 111,036 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,206 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,032 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,028 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,820 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 78,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2018 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 49,130 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,421 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,222 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 36,125 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,789 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 28,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

excess travel in footbrake

offside front wiper blade hitting 'A' post (arm req adjusting)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,705 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,805 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,769 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 FEP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

SG08 FEP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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