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HK57 FFR

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,900 mi
Last recorded154,900 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 FFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 154,900 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 151,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 144,754 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 144,754 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,473 miles

o/s/f suspension bush worn

Fail 8 Jul 2019 134,469 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 114,341 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,293 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 104,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,839 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

Fail 9 Jan 2015 96,839 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,258 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall/ rim protector.

Front brake pads worn.

N/S door mirror glass plastic casing missing.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm.

Two nails in O/S/R tyre.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,629 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

N/S door mirror cover missing.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,660 miles

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,224 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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HK57 FFR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK57 FFR, 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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HK57 FFR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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