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SL08USW
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SL08USW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 15 Feb 2027
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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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46 Total Defects Recorded
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 130,602 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,173 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,212 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,617 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,617 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,793 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,798 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
27 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,259 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,158 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,515 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,233 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017Advisory 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)
8 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,233 MI
Advisory 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)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,708 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,358 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,474 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
28 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,257 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,685 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,707 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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SL08USW was registered on 2008-03-31
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