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SG08 WTF

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 WTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 112,095 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 112,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 86,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 72,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 57,673 miles

Rear Rear reflector cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,140 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 55,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 47,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 19 Mar 2015 35,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,658 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 WTF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

SG08 WTF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SG08 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 WTF 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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