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FH08 VZU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,417 mi
Last recorded158,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 158,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 158,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 158,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2023 153,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror casing damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2023 153,396 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Mirror casing damaged, leaving sharp edges

Pass 15 Jun 2022 149,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,669 miles

Offside Front outer sill cover damaged advise attention

advise attention to handbrake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2019 137,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill cover damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2019 137,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill cover damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,915 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 126,914 miles

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

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear tyre tread badly perished and cracking,advise replacement

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

Offside rear tyre tread badly perished and cracking,advise replacement

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 115,566 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,463 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2015 86,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,713 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 58,708 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FH08 VZU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FH08 VZU, 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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FH08 VZU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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