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SP08 OYH

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,206 mi
Last recorded135,206 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,206 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 135,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,080 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 120,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,258 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,044 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,374 miles

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

center box heat shield loose

Fail 11 Apr 2014 72,374 miles

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

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

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

center box heat shield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre tread not exposing inner cords

partical check of o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,813 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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 OYH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SP08 OYH, 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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SP08 OYH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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