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VN08 FSO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,377 mi
Last recorded99,377 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,377 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,629 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 63,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 58,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 53,021 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 45,123 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 27,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,644 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,715 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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VN08 FSO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VN08 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 FSO registered?

VN08 FSO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is VN08 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 FSO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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