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MT08 UYD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

250,446 mi
Last recorded250,446 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 UYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 250,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 247,149 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 243,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 236,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 230,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 217,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 199,676 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 178,204 miles

Front coil spring corroded front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

ex back box corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 1 Aug 2017 178,204 miles

Front coil spring corroded front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

ex back box corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 8 Jul 2017 177,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 157,939 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 157,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 139,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 139,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 121,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,265 miles

centre silencer corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 May 2012 82,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,041 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 UYD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UYD, 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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MT08 UYD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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