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HY08 LNW

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,041 mi
Last recorded130,041 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,041 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,351 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,586 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 94,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,818 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,789 miles

front tyres differant makes to rear which are differant to each other

minor chips in windscreen

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven around inside shoulder also showing small cuts in tread no cord showing

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 LNW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HY08 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

HY08 LNW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HY08 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 LNW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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