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SO08 EZM

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 EZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,044 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 121,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,124 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and worn smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very badly ob inner edges, borderline pass advise replacement asap. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 91,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm and worn smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very badly ob inner edges, borderline pass advise replacement asap. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,318 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 82,318 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,580 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 74,580 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 65,162 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,162 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,336 miles

Front discs badly worn

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,335 miles

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

Front discs badly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,295 miles

front brake discs scored and starting to pit with rust

rear silencer weakened by rust

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,621 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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SO08 EZM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO08 EZM, 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 SO08 EZM registered?

SO08 EZM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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