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MT08 UYC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,217 mi
Last recorded180,217 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 UYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 180,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Outer sills have covers fitted

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 169,117 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated caliper lever has restricted movement (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

item removed from windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2023 156,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged and outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 146,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter slight slight leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear joint swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 135,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 114,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,586 miles

advise center exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,835 miles

slight misting of oil

Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight misting of oil

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,618 miles

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 73,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,666 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,666 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,308 miles

front brake pads approx 4mm

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,250 miles

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

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

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 UYC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT08 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

MT08 UYC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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