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GL08XSY
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration GL08XSY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 17 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,600 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,594 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,186 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,712 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,142 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,935 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021 16 Jun 20262 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure front hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,405 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2020 16 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,858 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019 16 Jun 202613 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,026 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 16 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,886 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,979 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,785 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015 16 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,440 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014 16 Jun 20268 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,648 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013 16 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,962 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 16 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,988 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 16 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,988 MI
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GL08XSY was registered on 2008-07-28
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