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SP08YVL
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration SP08YVL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 23 May 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 198,247 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2026Advisory 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 Both reflectors slightly cracked
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 195,064 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 195,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 190,319 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 186,375 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,012 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2022 9 Jun 202630 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 183,012 MI
9 Jun 202618 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,006 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 181,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 175,863 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,884 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- top and bottom covers fitted
- rear winkers going white
- rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,217 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- top and bottom covers fitted.
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 157,103 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- cannot see rear brake pad life,top and bottom covers fitted.
18 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 157,103 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- cannot see rear brake pad life,top and bottom covers fitted.
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,402 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016 9 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 150,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,513 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,776 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,776 MI
9 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,114 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,619 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 9 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SP08YVL was registered on 2008-03-21
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