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PL08 VMD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,738 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 58,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,165 miles

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

body has damage no sharp edges

moulding sharp n/s/f door

Fail 31 May 2024 58,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

moulding sharp n/s/f door

Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre damaged inner side wall (run flat)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2023 55,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure both headlights at bottom (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre damaged inner side wall (run flat)

nearside rear reflector damaged

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2022 51,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured barely amber (4.4.3 (a))

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 26 May 2022 51,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured barely amber (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 6 May 2021 46,530 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing and mirror back cover

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,239 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,886 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,384 miles

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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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PL08 VMD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL08 VMD, 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 PL08 VMD registered?

PL08 VMD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for PL08 VMD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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