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SH08 XSN

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,167 mi
Last recorded111,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 111,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 101,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,910 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,742 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 85,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,382 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 66,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2019 58,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,266 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorted

offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin (inner pad)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorted

offside front tyre heavily cracked and perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin (inner pad)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,875 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDE WALL AND A SLIGHT BULGE

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDE WALL AND A SLIGHT BULGE

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,919 miles

rear child seats fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,008 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,109 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 17,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,323 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 XSN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SH08 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

SH08 XSN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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