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SL08 HUV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 101,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 99,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,591 miles

all suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

front shocker casings corroded

o/s centre drive shaft bearing noisey

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,892 miles

age cracks in all tyres

all suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

front shocker casings corroded

o/s centre drive shaft bearing noisey

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rust lips on all brake discs

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rust lips on all brake discs

slight oil leak

age cracks in all tyres

all suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted

front shocker casings corroded

o/s centre drive shaft bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,608 miles

all suspension components corroded

both front shocker casings corroded

engine covers fitted

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

rear coil springs corroded

slight rust lips on all brake discs

slight water leak (coolant bottle)

small age cracks in all tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,256 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,475 miles

heat sheild

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,803 miles

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 11 Feb 2015 60,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,855 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,855 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,160 miles

Front 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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SL08 HUV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL08 HUV, 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 SL08 HUV registered?

SL08 HUV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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