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AB08 HZT

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,076 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 124,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 113,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX ON SEAM (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS MISSING ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear DAMPNESS ON CALIPER

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 113,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX ON SEAM (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS MISSING ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear DAMPNESS ON CALIPER

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 104,976 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 86,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 86,531 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 68,177 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2015 51,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,354 miles

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 24,689 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 15 May 2012 24,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both head lamps aimed slightly to low ajusters siezed

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 17,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AB08 HZT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 HZT, 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.

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AB08 HZT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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