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SW08 LCP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,650 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,407 miles

2x rear dog bone suspension arms corroded

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x rear dog bone suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,498 miles

exhaust system corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,291 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front, 4x rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

rear shock mount corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,502 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack and ends (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front and 4x rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,125 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake backing plates corroded x4

Fail 14 May 2019 64,070 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake backing plates corroded x4

Pass 29 May 2018 59,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,245 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 20,833 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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SW08 LCP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SW08 LCP, 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 SW08 LCP registered?

SW08 LCP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is SW08 LCP safe to buy?

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