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SG08 LPE

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,738 mi
Last recorded100,738 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,738 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 100,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily torn and splitting

Offside Rear tyre heavily torn and splitting

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,589 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,286 miles

exhaust hangers soft

front subframe corroded and soft

offside front brake slight bind

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,913 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and 4mm

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,339 miles

both rear lower arms corroded

coolant bottle leaking

front sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,337 miles

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

both rear lower arms corroded

centre exhaust heatshield loose

coolant bottle leaking

front sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,548 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,591 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,072 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,665 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,688 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,098 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,666 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 LPE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LPE, 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 LPE registered?

SG08 LPE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SG08 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 LPE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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