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SV08 UST

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UST
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 168,955 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 168,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,979 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 150,723 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 150,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 137,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 137,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 122,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 122,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,981 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 81,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 9 Mar 2018 69,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,367 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,181 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,669 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,606 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 UST is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV08 UST, 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 UST registered?

SV08 UST is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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