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WF08 VRC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,642 mi
Last recorded136,642 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 136,642 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across lower screen in shaded area just above the bond (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,526 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 120,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 99,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 77,107 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,741 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2015 41,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,012 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 40,012 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 37,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 32,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 27,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,006 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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WF08 VRC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

WF08 VRC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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