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SG08 LPJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 LPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not excessive (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not excessive (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 75,654 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 75,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe catalysts flexi joint failure. (6.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate. Got access to allow test. (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 68,241 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 61,087 miles

Oil leakage.

Slight lift and dampness at steering rack at offside.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front.205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 61,087 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting bracket burst and incomplete. (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leakage.

Slight lift and dampness at steering rack at offside.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front.205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,152 miles

knock heard from both front wishbone rear bushes

n/s/f marking lamp inop

Fail 20 May 2014 37,868 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 37,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,404 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 23,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,996 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 LPJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

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

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