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LS08 WZH

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 WZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,696 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 87,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 84,752 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 84,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,604 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,748 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 72,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,449 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 60,449 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

One of Two Near Side Rear Side Light Bulbs Out

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,860 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,740 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,898 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,115 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,448 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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LS08 WZH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS08 WZH, 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 LS08 WZH registered?

LS08 WZH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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