MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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)
knock heard from both front wishbone rear bushes
n/s/f marking lamp inop
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SG08 LPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG08 LPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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