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UEZ 4589

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 4589
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Slight dent O/S/R wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2026 108,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Slight dent O/S/R wheel

Pass 4 Apr 2025 104,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 97,112 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 97,112 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,896 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,866 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,752 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,825 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,311 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting deteriorate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald worn on edges - starting crack - cuts - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - worn on edge - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - worn on edge - nail in - cracked - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 55,311 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting deteriorate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald worn on edges - starting crack - cuts - no cords shown at time of test - 205 55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - worn on edge - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - worn on edge - nail in - cracked - no cords shown at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,321 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 45,321 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 34,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,933 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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UEZ 4589 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UEZ 4589, 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 UEZ 4589 registered?

UEZ 4589 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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