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A1 HTO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,797 mi
Last recorded51,797 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 50,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,007 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,294 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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A1 HTO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 HTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A1 HTO?

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What year was A1 HTO registered?

A1 HTO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is A1 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 HTO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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