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ML08 XAR

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,879 mi
Last recorded210,879 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 210,879 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 188,177 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on under body

Pass 12 Feb 2024 165,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 165,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 135,436 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 135,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside inside tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 113,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.53m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside inside tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 107,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 107,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,651 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 94,768 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 88,744 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 84,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 84,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 79,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,258 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 XAR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XAR, 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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ML08 XAR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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