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HY08 XCJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,633 mi
Last recorded132,633 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,633 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2017 130,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 130,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,482 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 75,350 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Signs of wear to inside edge of osf tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,336 miles

Signs of wear to inside edge of osf tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,361 miles

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

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

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 XCJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 XCJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY08 XCJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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