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SP08 LEF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,083 mi
Last recorded107,083 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 107,083 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre run flat

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,766 miles

very dirty inside vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2021 101,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

very dirty inside vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,663 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,498 miles

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

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

skin on centre exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,137 miles

engine and under tray covers fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,778 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,200 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alloys marked

bonnet scratched

both front tyres low

both rear tyres very low

movement in nearside rear droplink

nearside front bottom arm rear bush starting to deteraite

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,425 miles

alloys marked

bonnet scratched

both front tyres low

both rear tyres very low

movement in nearside rear droplink

nearside front bottom arm rear bush starting to deteraite

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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SP08 LEF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SP08 LEF, 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 SP08 LEF registered?

SP08 LEF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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