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ST08 HBU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

115,773 mi
Last recorded115,773 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 HBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,773 miles

Central Rear Lower REAR AXLE AND BOTH ARMS AND RODS HEAVELY CORRODED

Fail 27 Mar 2025 115,734 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Lower REAR AXLE AND BOTH ARMS AND RODS HEAVELY CORRODED

Nearside Rear NO PLATE LAMP DIM

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,313 miles

Rear rear suspension arms and tie bars heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 113,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper shock mount broken off (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear suspension arms and tie bars heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 109,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 106,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (inner surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,434 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Apr 2020 101,698 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2020 101,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,725 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,725 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 8 Apr 2019 106,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

emissions to clean to detect

nearside rear shock slight leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,569 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,709 miles

gearbox oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 82,707 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,719 miles

Gear box oil leak at off side drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,956 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,253 miles

o/s/f road wheel inner rim has a welding repair

Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f road wheel inner rim has a welding repair

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,574 miles

eml on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

eml on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,864 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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ST08 HBU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 ST08 HBU, 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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ST08 HBU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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