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LV08 HNR

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,202 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 77,202 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 75,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 69,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 68,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,561 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 11 Apr 2017 56,446 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,446 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,259 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 51,259 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,106 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 16 Apr 2014 37,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,872 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 22,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 6,653 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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LV08 HNR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 LV08 HNR, 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 LV08 HNR registered?

LV08 HNR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is LV08 HNR safe to buy?

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