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WF08 TEY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 TEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 124,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2024 114,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 110,297 miles

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

Handbrake - high travel

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 110,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake - high travel

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,137 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 59,982 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 54,815 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 54,815 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 51,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,918 miles

front pads appear to be wearing low

handbrake is close to no resaerve travel

rear pads appear to be wearing low

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 TEY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

WF08 TEY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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