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V3 EMV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,519 mi
Last recorded106,519 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 EMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 106,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 106,519 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,105 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 101,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

slight wear/play in both front wishbone rear bushes

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 87,984 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 81,143 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Tail Pipe Mount Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 73,953 miles

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 73,953 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly low

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 68,498 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 68,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 62,196 miles

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

front flexy exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing slightly low

slight play and wear in offside front wishbone rear bush

Fail 27 May 2019 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust bracket corroded

front flexy exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre pressure low

offside front tyre wearing slightly low

slight play and wear in offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 May 2017 49,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 49,564 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake pads appear slightly low

Pass 27 May 2016 42,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 35,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 May 2015 35,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 27,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 9,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,578 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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V3 EMV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V3 EMV, 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 V3 EMV registered?

V3 EMV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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