MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer skin on centre exhaust silencer corroded & insecure
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer skin on centre exhaust silencer corroded & insecure
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
o/s front side light poor
slight play in o/s rear roll bar link
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak sump damage ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s side skirt loose
tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak sump damage ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s side skirt loose
tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
M444 FYW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M444 FYW, 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
How do I check the history of M444 FYW?
You can check the full history of M444 FYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M444 FYW registered?
M444 FYW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2008.
Is M444 FYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M444 FYW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M444 FYW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M444 FYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.