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2008 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration FP08LJO
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,854 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026 5 Jun 202613 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail tyre (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,888 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,591 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,851 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023 5 Jun 20269 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,159 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022 5 Jun 20268 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,371 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021 5 Jun 202610 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,234 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,008 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019 5 Jun 202617 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,545 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,482 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very small amount of play (2.5.B.1a)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
12 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very small amount of play (2.5.B.1a)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
20 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,771 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,427 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,141 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 5 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
19 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,401 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 5 Jun 202619 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
14 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,910 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012 5 Jun 202614 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FP08LJO was registered on 2008-05-30
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