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FE08 PYA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,682 mi
Last recorded129,682 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 PYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,682 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (205/50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 129,682 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (205/50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,537 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 121,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (205/50 17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,730 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre damage to tyre sidewall ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 93w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

different tyre ratios fitted on front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,764 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 95,764 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" ff (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,883 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 93v. tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge,tracking req (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit.advise replacement asap.tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. tyre "stepped" on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,233 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 83,093 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, recommend tracking (205/50YR17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,987 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush excessive play in lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 4 Oct 2013 34,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 15,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,246 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre has cut/damage in outer sidewall - not showing cord/ply - advise replacment

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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FE08 PYA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE08 PYA, 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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FE08 PYA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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