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H6 WST

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

278,713 mi
Last recorded278,713 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 WST
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 278,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 274,697 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 266,343 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 253,017 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 238,160 miles

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

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

hand brake has no reserve travel

Fail 23 Nov 2021 238,160 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake has no reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2020 224,602 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 192,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

welded o/s/r wheel rim

Fail 14 Nov 2019 192,169 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

welded o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 16 Nov 2018 172,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 142,565 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,788 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,190 miles

Nearside front tyre scuffed reducing tyre wall thickness

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall,but not deep enough to expose the cords

Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre scuffed reducing tyre wall thickness

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall,but not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,481 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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H6 WST is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H6 WST, 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 H6 WST registered?

H6 WST is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 November 2008.

Is H6 WST safe to buy?

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