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MS55 WFT

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,553 mi
Last recorded164,553 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 WFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 164,553 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 164,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working outer orange lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 149,515 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 149,434 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 136,773 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 122,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,508 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 92,747 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 92,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,620 miles

Central exhaust deteriated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 80,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central exhaust deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,150 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,391 miles

advise chip windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise chip windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,940 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2011 49,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,175 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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MS55 WFT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MS55 WFT, 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 MS55 WFT registered?

MS55 WFT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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