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MM08 JHU

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

24,045 mi
Last recorded24,045 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 24,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 17,181 miles

Hand brake lever travel close to limit

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 17,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hand brake lever travel close to limit

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 14,202 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,965 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 13,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,070 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 12,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 11,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 10,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 5,766 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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MM08 JHU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 MM08 JHU, 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 MM08 JHU registered?

MM08 JHU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is MM08 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 JHU 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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