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B8 MTR

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,731 mi
Last recorded52,731 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MTR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,179 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 32,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 23,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 20,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of cracking on outer walls

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above exhaust heat shield]

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls showing signs of cracking

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,069 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls showing signs of cracking

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]

Fail 26 Aug 2015 16,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls showing signs of cracking

offside front tyre showing 1.6-2mm and showing heavy cracking on tread and wall areas

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above heat shield]

Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2013 9,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,028 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 8,024 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B8 MTR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B8 MTR, 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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What year was B8 MTR registered?

B8 MTR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is B8 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 MTR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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