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H9 WKF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,630 mi
Last recorded222,630 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 WKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 222,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 210,592 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 198,667 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 186,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 186,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 159,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 159,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 146,472 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2019 146,428 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,909 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 126,909 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,590 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,993 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

N/S/R tyre valve stem is perishing

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,733 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,997 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut

offside front tyre has a small lump, outer sidewall

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 32,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut

offside front tyre has a small lump, outer sidewall

offside front tyre inner edge worn

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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H9 WKF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H9 WKF, 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 H9 WKF registered?

H9 WKF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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