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2008 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration SL08XKX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 20 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,153 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2026 12 Jun 202621 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,420 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
18 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,802 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,338 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,831 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022 12 Jun 202620 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,420 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021 12 Jun 202618 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,517 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020 12 Jun 20266 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,744 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,214 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,132 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017 12 Jun 202619 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,066 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f inner drive shaft seeping grease
19 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f inner drive shaft seeping grease
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,763 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,845 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,240 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,326 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,254 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 12 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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SL08XKX was registered on 2008-04-30
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