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SG08 FOV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,185 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and signs of run on low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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))

battery terminal loose

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Aug 2023 119,185 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt jammed in stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and signs of run on low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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))

battery terminal loose

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,342 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 111,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,209 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 97,209 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,676 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2016 59,296 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,086 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted in nearside rear

Fail 23 Feb 2015 52,441 miles

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

child seat fitted in nearside rear

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,441 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,397 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)

childseat fitted in offside rear

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,298 miles

child seats fitted in nearside and offside rear

Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,898 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,472 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 FOV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

SG08 FOV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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