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LV08 HOH

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,334 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,906 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,555 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 44,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,484 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 35,484 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,378 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,232 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 28,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,243 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,477 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 HOH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HOH, 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 HOH registered?

LV08 HOH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LV08 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 HOH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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