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LV08 HNG

2008 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V4084,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower balljoint boot slight damage

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 65,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower balljoint boot slight damage

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front to inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has corrosion forming to various steering and suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,065 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension area corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 58,843 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front disc starting to warp (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,972 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,080 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,940 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 41,940 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,746 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 39,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,182 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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LV08 HNG is a 2008 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 84,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 HNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV08 HNG is a 2008 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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