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MA08 VCN

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,408 mi
Last recorded106,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,408 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,486 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 100,485 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,214 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 98,190 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 95,871 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

steering rack boots damp

Pass 19 Jun 2019 93,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

exhaust flexi starting to split

hand brake a little high

slight play in steering wheel suspect to bush

Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

exhaust flexi starting to split

hand brake a little high

slight play in steering wheel suspect to bush

Pass 31 May 2018 90,898 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

heat shield loose at rear

Nearside Rear lens/lamp unit damaged not effecting light output

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushs slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and minor blow

exhaust system corroded

front wipers slightly streaky

gearbox has a damp area around drive shaft no obvious leak

Fail 31 May 2018 90,898 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens/lamp unit damaged not effecting light output

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushs slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and minor blow

exhaust system corroded

front wipers slightly streaky

gearbox has a damp area around drive shaft no obvious leak

handbrake has little reserve travel

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 31 May 2017 85,879 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 May 2017 85,857 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing WISHBONE BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 2nd hand shocker fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bobbing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 78,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bobbing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,735 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 33,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MA08 VCN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA08 VCN, 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.

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MA08 VCN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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