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HX54 SHS

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,979 mi
Last recorded155,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 SHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 155,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 148,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 148,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 139,612 miles

Rear boot lid difficult to open

Fail 19 Feb 2020 139,609 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear boot lid difficult to open

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 126,194 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,870 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,491 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 93,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,886 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear body damage

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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HX54 SHS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX54 SHS, 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 HX54 SHS registered?

HX54 SHS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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