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UK05 HJR

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,844 mi
Last recorded158,844 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK05 HJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 158,844 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 145,632 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 9 Mar 2024 133,428 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 18 Mar 2023 118,903 miles

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 111,700 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,614 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,119 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip on screen

Fail 14 Oct 2019 101,110 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides and o/s side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip on screen

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,732 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,260 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,304 miles

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

chip to windscreen

lip to rear discs

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,304 miles

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

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

chip to windscreen

lip to rear discs

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,017 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,810 miles

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

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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UK05 HJR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UK05 HJR, 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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UK05 HJR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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