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SO08 EZR

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,709 mi
Last recorded185,709 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 EZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 185,709 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 176,599 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

boot floor corroded/soft

coolant leak

Pass 29 Aug 2024 168,743 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play At rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 163,509 miles

General corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2022 149,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 138,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,822 miles

advisory exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 127,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advisory exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 114,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,061 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 99,061 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,524 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 83,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,232 miles

advise slight movement from o/s/r antiroll bar stabiliser link ball joint advise to replace

advise to replace o/s n/s front lower rear wishbone arm bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2015 64,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2015 64,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,431 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 42,252 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,506 miles

Rear 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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SO08 EZR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO08 EZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 EZR registered?

SO08 EZR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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