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WL08 HFR

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,677 mi
Last recorded138,677 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 138,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 138,671 miles

Central Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 132,521 miles

Central Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe slightly corroded where clipped to chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 132,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel/tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose also slightly corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamps light intensity reduced

Pass 24 May 2023 122,332 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 122,323 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust system broken at rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger bracket broken/exhaust system broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 121,651 miles

underside has had a protective spray applied in places

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer 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))

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

engine oil low

Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,753 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 40,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 40,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,710 miles

Nail in offside 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)

nearside rear tyre badly perished but not exposing cords.

offside rear tyre badly perished but not exposing cords.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 22,132 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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WL08 HFR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WL08 HFR, 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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WL08 HFR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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