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ML08 WZH

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,519 mi
Last recorded126,519 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,519 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 116,448 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,002 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 13 May 2015 91,561 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 May 2015 91,372 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 May 2014 77,804 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 77,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 64,626 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 52,740 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,386 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,825 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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ML08 WZH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML08 WZH, 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 ML08 WZH registered?

ML08 WZH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is ML08 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 WZH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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