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MT08 UXU

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,179 mi
Last recorded149,179 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 UXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 149,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 149,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 146,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of vehicle been sat long period (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 146,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of vehicle been sat long period (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 143,941 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,503 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level is on minimum.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres are getting low on inside edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,091 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Engine oil level is on minimum.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 56,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Engine oil level is on minimum.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,430 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,341 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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MT08 UXU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT08 UXU, 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 MT08 UXU registered?

MT08 UXU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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