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WG08 ESU

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension components have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 115,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension components have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,120 miles

Front exhaust hanger missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 101,118 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust hanger missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,640 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 96,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,610 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 92,609 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,961 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,429 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,855 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread light cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,513 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 51,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,808 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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WG08 ESU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG08 ESU, 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 WG08 ESU registered?

WG08 ESU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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