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H1 AEA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,314 mi
Last recorded62,314 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 AEA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,579 miles

Exhaust corroded, front to rear

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm with spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm with spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded, around spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 52,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,003 miles

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

front tyres are shredding on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,856 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 47,852 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,910 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,948 miles

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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H1 AEA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H1 AEA, 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 H1 AEA registered?

H1 AEA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is H1 AEA safe to buy?

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