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HY08 WXD

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,416 mi
Last recorded107,416 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 WXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,416 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 107,416 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Side repeater lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,849 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,795 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour + lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + o/s rear edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,185 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,144 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing ( On door mirror ) ) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,672 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,910 miles

nearside rear seat fitted with child seat not allowing full inspection of condition

Fail 20 Apr 2015 50,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 36,992 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,635 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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HY08 WXD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

HY08 WXD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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