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SV08 UJK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,737 mi
Last recorded52,737 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,737 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 52,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,854 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,149 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,172 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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SV08 UJK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV08 UJK, 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 SV08 UJK registered?

SV08 UJK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is SV08 UJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 UJK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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