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VE08 PMX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,683 mi
Last recorded169,683 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 PMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 169,683 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear all rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Rear both rear brake callipers missing anti rattle wire clips

Pass 3 Jun 2023 163,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from caliper

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from calliper

Fail 31 May 2023 163,633 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from caliper

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear anti vibration wire clip missing from calliper

water leak

Pass 29 Jun 2022 157,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 157,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 149,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 149,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 144,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 124,558 miles

Front Slight exhaust leak

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

Rear both top strut mounts slightly corroded

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 124,410 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear both top strut mounts slightly corroded

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,337 miles

both rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 110,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,536 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,005 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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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VE08 PMX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VE08 PMX, 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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VE08 PMX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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