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HK08 CFL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 CFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 135,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 135,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,398 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 128,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 121,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 113,029 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 113,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 103,444 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 103,444 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 95,533 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 89,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,772 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,318 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,966 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,798 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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HK08 CFL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK08 CFL, 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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HK08 CFL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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