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MK08 UNE

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 131,334 miles

Front wings corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,261 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 125,261 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 123,552 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 123,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 118,753 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight delay (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded on the faces

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 114,901 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slight delay (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded on the faces

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 113,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,275 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 110,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,864 miles

front windscreen has crack along the bottom of the screen and does not affect the drivers view

Fail 1 Dec 2016 101,864 miles

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

front windscreen has crack along the bottom of the screen and does not affect the drivers view

Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,516 miles

Front windscreen has a crack but that does not affect the drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 96,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release passenger seat (5.2.5a)

Front windscreen has a crack but that does not affect the drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,053 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,199 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,197 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,887 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 65,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside lower tail light not working

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 UNE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK08 UNE, 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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MK08 UNE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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