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MK08 UMD

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,183 mi
Last recorded66,183 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 66,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 59,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 59,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 52,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 45,165 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 40,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,215 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,867 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,558 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,762 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,148 miles

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,789 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MK08 UMD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK08 UMD, 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 MK08 UMD registered?

MK08 UMD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MK08 UMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 UMD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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