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GV08JHJ
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration GV08JHJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,958 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026 3 Jul 202631 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,772 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Exhaust Rusty & Leaking
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust Rusty & Leaking
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,527 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,650 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 3 Jul 20262 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,770 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in base of tread 205/50/17 93V Bud (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in base of tread 205/50/17 93V Bud (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,822 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (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))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,525 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2020 3 Jul 202616 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,499 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019 3 Jul 202617 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,365 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,591 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,999 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016 3 Jul 202619 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,432 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,465 MI
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GV08JHJ was registered on 2008-05-20
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