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HJ08 OMD

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,206 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,521 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,047 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 49,043 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 46,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,400 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,400 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,267 miles

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

Rear centre and the OSR seatbelt catch are damaged on casing.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,246 miles

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

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

Rear centre and the OSR seatbelt catch are damaged on casing.

Pass 21 May 2012 28,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,589 miles

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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HJ08 OMD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ08 OMD, 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 HJ08 OMD registered?

HJ08 OMD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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