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HV08 XJO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,577 mi
Last recorded97,577 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,577 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s hand brake cable ends corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 97,577 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak between center and rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced possible bulb (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s hand brake cable ends corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,144 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,723 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 68,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed off inner edge

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed off inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,604 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking perishing , worn inner edge and nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre cracking perishing and worn both edges

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 51,421 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 51,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,104 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,460 miles

front tyre sidewalls heavily scuffed

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

n/s/r tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

steering wheel cover coming apart

Fail 8 Mar 2011 19,460 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyre sidewalls heavily scuffed

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

n/s/r tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

steering wheel cover coming apart

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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HV08 XJO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HV08 XJO, 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 HV08 XJO registered?

HV08 XJO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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