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GV08SYE
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration GV08SYE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 23 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,666 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,181 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025 23 Jun 202619 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,295 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,066 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023 23 Jun 202624 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,961 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022 23 Jun 202624 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,961 MI
23 Jun 202623 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,579 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,080 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,799 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019 23 Jun 20263 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,001 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre perished
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,386 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,114 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016 23 Jun 20265 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,183 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015 23 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,858 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014 23 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,344 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,711 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 23 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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GV08SYE was registered on 2008-06-24
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