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SL08 FJO

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,654 mi
Last recorded173,654 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 173,654 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 153,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 153,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 135,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 135,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

suspect bonnet locking mechanism may be loose at mounting to body

Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,961 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 127,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 120,120 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 120,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Boot lid open message displayed on dashboard

Engine managemnet light on

Pass 21 May 2014 118,803 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 118,803 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 112,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2012 90,435 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded (slight)

Pass 3 May 2011 72,089 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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SL08 FJO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL08 FJO, 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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SL08 FJO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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