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OV08 WYM

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,407 mi
Last recorded185,407 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 185,407 miles

Coolant leak coolant expansion tank cracked with a slight leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

Pass 9 May 2019 169,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 169,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 150,700 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 136,413 miles

Exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 11 May 2017 136,413 miles

Exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 121,531 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 117,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 96,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 64,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 52,127 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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OV08 WYM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV08 WYM, 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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OV08 WYM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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