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H14 WLT

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,344 mi
Last recorded95,344 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 WLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 95,344 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fluid present on and around air con pump; suspected power steering fluid

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,379 miles

slight play front suspension arm rear bushes rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,334 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 51,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 27,694 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 27,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 26,248 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 26,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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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H14 WLT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H14 WLT, 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 H14 WLT registered?

H14 WLT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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