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WF08 EJV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,049 mi
Last recorded167,049 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 EJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 167,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 144,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (On Limit) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 129,891 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 129,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 122,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 85,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both arms (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,670 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes worn

exhaust poor

headlamp dip beams could be brighter

nearside rear tyre side walls perishing and inner tread lifting

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,211 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,211 miles

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

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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WF08 EJV 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 80%.

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 WF08 EJV, 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 WF08 EJV registered?

WF08 EJV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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