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SL08 HUY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,615 mi
Last recorded144,615 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 144,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 132,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,381 miles

corrosion to front disc inner faces

tail pipe hanger corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,822 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,915 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,222 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - badly cracking on tread and worn on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,578 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 7 Feb 2019 78,578 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,591 miles

Clutch Worn High Biting Point

Front Aeroblades Smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished Unevenly Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Front Door Check Strap Worn Noisy

Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Clutch Worn High Biting Point

Front Aeroblades Smearing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished Unevenly Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Front Door Check Strap Worn Noisy

Offside Front Driveshaft Seal Leaking

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,333 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak d/shaft oil seal ()

front tyres worn edges

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,019 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

child safety seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,686 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,931 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,965 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERRISHED

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,052 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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SL08 HUY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SL08 HUY, 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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What year was SL08 HUY registered?

SL08 HUY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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