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SM08 HKG

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,963 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,068 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,444 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,857 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

recommend front wipers.

Pass 23 May 2012 30,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 30,030 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 20,093 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 20,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

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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SM08 HKG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM08 HKG, 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 SM08 HKG registered?

SM08 HKG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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