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R50 HJH

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 HJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R50 HJH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R50 HJH, 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 R50 HJH registered?

R50 HJH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is R50 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 HJH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R50 HJH have outstanding finance?

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