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WF08 SXU

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,189 mi
Last recorded117,189 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 SXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 117,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 117,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 105,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 104,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 100,044 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 100,044 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 92,366 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Fail 4 May 2017 92,366 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre - Worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays installed obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 87,035 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2014 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,799 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inside edge.

Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on inside edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,958 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 32,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WF08 SXU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WF08 SXU, 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 WF08 SXU registered?

WF08 SXU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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