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SL08FJE
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1588cc
General Information
- Registration SL08FJE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1588cc
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- Expires 30 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 140,181 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 140,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,496 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,731 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering column
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front exhaust heat shield insecure
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,130 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- NSR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER INSECURE
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- NSR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER INSECURE
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,419 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023 10 Jun 202624 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,779 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central stop light disconneted
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,211 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central stop light works but dull
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,274 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central stop light not working [disconnected]
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,495 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019 10 Jun 202626 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,042 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202622 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,747 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202622 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,747 MI
10 Jun 20266 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,053 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016 10 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,123 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015 10 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,569 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,305 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,145 MI
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SL08FJE was registered on 2008-03-31
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