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RJ08 HZX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 HZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 120,610 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure center

Fail 16 Mar 2026 120,610 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure center

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,629 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 114,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front rad support corrsion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 104,336 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rear suspension components corroded, but not weakened

Fail 23 Apr 2021 104,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 102,197 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,085 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 99,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,632 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,805 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,341 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BEXES OUTER CASINGS BECOMING SPLIT / FLAKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

NO OIL IN ENGINE TOPPED UP 3.LTS 5/30 GTX

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC BACKING PANEL MISSING

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW / OFFSIDE WORN MORE THAN NEARSIDE

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,341 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BEXES OUTER CASINGS BECOMING SPLIT / FLAKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

NO OIL IN ENGINE TOPPED UP 3.LTS 5/30 GTX

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW / OFFSIDE WORN MORE THAN NEARSIDE

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,901 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR BACKING PANEL MISSING / INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING ADVISE TO RECTIFY

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER DAMP

REAR SUSPENSION BECOMING WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCKERS

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 6 Aug 2013 50,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR BACKING PANEL MISSING / INDICATOR REPEATER LENS MISSING ADVISE TO RECTIFY

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER DAMP

REAR SUSPENSION BECOMING WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCKERS

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,471 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R -- BABY SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F -- O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 205 / 55 / 16 W -- OTHERS NEW

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,471 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R -- BABY SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R

N/S/F -- O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 205 / 55 / 16 W -- OTHERS NEW

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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RJ08 HZX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RJ08 HZX, 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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RJ08 HZX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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