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SH08 LNO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,554 mi
Last recorded138,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 LNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 138,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 124,001 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 124,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 125,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort suspect cable snapped during test (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215/55R16 fitted to offside rear and 205/55R16 fitted to nearside rear (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort suspect cable snapped during test (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced condensation in light (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,951 miles

Central Front Inner interior mirror missing from windscreen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55zr16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint split apart from bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp cracked open with sharp edges exposed (1.2.1e)

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

Central Front Inner interior mirror missing from windscreen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55zr16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,132 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,166 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,714 miles

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

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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SH08 LNO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH08 LNO, 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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SH08 LNO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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