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VA08 HYM

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,021 mi
Last recorded156,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 HYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 156,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK BOTTOM OF SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 149,895 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ZONE A/B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 145,787 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 138,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 138,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,679 miles

Nearside Front OUTER EDGE WORN

Offside Front OUTER EDGE WORN

Fail 21 Jul 2016 132,679 miles

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

Nearside Front OUTER EDGE WORN

Offside Front OUTER EDGE WORN

Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 119,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 113,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 113,722 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,100 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 100,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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VA08 HYM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA08 HYM, 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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VA08 HYM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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