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HY08 LNK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 135,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 135,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil residue on engine

Pass 12 May 2017 131,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,605 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,958 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 109,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,459 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 78,456 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlight aim on lower limit.

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,878 miles

Offside headlight aim on lower limit.

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,205 miles

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

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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HY08 LNK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HY08 LNK, 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 HY08 LNK registered?

HY08 LNK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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