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SH08 XRZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,783 mi
Last recorded108,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,783 miles

Front exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 165,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,576 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,490 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi cat pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,174 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,795 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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SH08 XRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH08 XRZ, 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 SH08 XRZ registered?

SH08 XRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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