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MH08 ARZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,737 mi
Last recorded112,737 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 ARZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 112,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,634 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 106,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,253 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 99,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 85,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working but vehicle less than 2.1m wide

Fail 7 May 2022 85,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated through lettering (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working but vehicle less than 2.1m wide

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 72,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 67,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 67,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,357 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 41,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,429 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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MH08 ARZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MH08 ARZ, 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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What year was MH08 ARZ registered?

MH08 ARZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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