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GV08SWJ
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration GV08SWJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 19 Dec 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
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,563 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
1 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 179,563 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,114 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,240 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,963 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre uneven.strong advise
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front wiper blades poor condition
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,598 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,255 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front modified
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides -insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()
- Nearside Front modified
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,770 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front n/s/f seat modified for carriage of disabled person
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,352 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2019 23 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,788 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018 23 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,588 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing out of shape
19 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing out of shape
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,332 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres getting low
- 205/55/16
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,612 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,413 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 23 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,600 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,613 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 23 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,928 MI
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GV08SWJ was registered on 2008-05-10
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