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SY08 OMG

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 87,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 76,276 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,480 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 71,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,681 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,784 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,660 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,890 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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SY08 OMG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY08 OMG, 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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SY08 OMG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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