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SL08UUK
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SL08UUK
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 06 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,771 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,930 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,443 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,277 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,785 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,012 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,001 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,164 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of first silencer (6.1.2 (a))
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,421 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,807 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018 11 Jun 202612 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre Cracked And Perished
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,713 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,619 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,619 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,292 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015 11 Jun 20269 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,225 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 11 Jun 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,558 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 11 Jun 202618 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,374 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SL08UUK was registered on 2008-07-17
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