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LR08 HVL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,795 mi
Last recorded65,795 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 65,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides, Also O/S Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,121 miles

both front lower arm rear most bushes slight worn

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

front pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre on limit- change soon

o/s/r tyre cracking all round

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,969 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres has cracks all round

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,139 miles

both tyre has slight cracks

front pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,762 miles

Front Lower Wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,762 miles

Front Lower Wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,362 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 40,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 34,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,424 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 15,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,773 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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LR08 HVL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LR08 HVL, 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 LR08 HVL registered?

LR08 HVL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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