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MW08 HKX

2008 Volvo S40

Bronze Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 91,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,058 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

tyre size : 205/55 R16 91V

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,807 miles

protective shield fitted underneath engine / preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2018 39,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0 mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and low on pressure

tyre size: 205/55 R16 91V/W

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and slightly cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,680 miles

lower covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2016 35,680 miles

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

lower covers fitted to vehicle

tyre size 205 55 16 91V

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,249 miles

undercover tray's fitted to vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2015 32,220 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

undercover tray's fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen washers reduced output

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,449 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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 HKX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Bronze with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW08 HKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW08 HKX registered?

MW08 HKX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is MW08 HKX safe to buy?

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