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MD51 GHF

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,837 mi
Last recorded89,837 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 GHF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,837 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 89,837 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,135 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 83,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,787 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,630 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,098 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,098 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,595 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,595 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MD51 GHF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MD51 GHF, 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 MD51 GHF?

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What year was MD51 GHF registered?

MD51 GHF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is MD51 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 GHF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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