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MW08 HKB

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,963 mi
Last recorded83,963 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Across whole area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Across whole area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 79,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Across whole area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Across whole area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,608 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,608 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,402 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 66,402 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,872 miles

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,956 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 43,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,371 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 33,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 33,655 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 28,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,515 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,515 miles

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

Nail osr tyre ( repairable )

Nsf and Osf tyres 2.5mm tread

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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MW08 HKB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW08 HKB, 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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MW08 HKB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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