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SL08HUY
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SL08HUY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 09 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 144,615 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,702 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,693 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,103 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2025 13 Jun 20261 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,381 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- tail pipe hanger corroded
- corrosion to front disc inner faces
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,822 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,915 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- both front wipers slightly smearing screen
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,222 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - badly cracking on tread and worn on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,578 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both front wipers slightly smearing screen
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- both front wipers slightly smearing screen
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,591 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished Unevenly Worn on Inner Edge
- Front Aeroblades Smearing
- Clutch Worn High Biting Point
- Offside Front Door Check Strap Worn Noisy
- Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking
- Power Steering Pipes Corroded
7 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking
- Offside Front Door Check Strap Worn Noisy
- Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished Unevenly Worn on Inner Edge
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Aeroblades Smearing
- Clutch Worn High Biting Point
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
- Power Steering Pipes Corroded
29 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak d/shaft oil seal ()
- front tyres worn edges
- n/s rear tyre perished
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,848 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 13 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,019 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- child safety seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
- oil leak from gearbox
- Offside Front nail in tyre
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,686 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,931 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,965 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,205 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,052 MI
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SL08HUY was registered on 2008-03-31
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