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SL08 HVG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,056 mi
Last recorded177,056 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 177,056 miles

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

Lower windscreen damage but not affecting drivers view of road

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 177,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Lower windscreen damage but not affecting drivers view of road

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 168,827 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 168,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 163,090 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 159,127 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 159,127 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 157,483 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 154,143 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 HVG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

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

Is SL08 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 HVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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