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SW08RWJ
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SW08RWJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 08 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,269 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x trailing arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ns mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,906 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,068 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth is 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,769 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both rear coil springs surface corrosion
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
11 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake peddle spongy (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear coil spring corroded
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,818 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall , low tread on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- exhaust starting to corrode middle and rear
16 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,197 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
28 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,877 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- coolant header tank cracked and leaking
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror insecure ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror insecure ()
- coolant header tank cracked and leaking
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Nearside Front fog lamp not working
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,746 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory 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)
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,282 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,939 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory 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)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,084 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202623 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,622 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,929 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013 11 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,405 MI
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SW08RWJ was registered on 2008-08-07
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