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WL08 HGD

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,065 mi
Last recorded84,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 HGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,065 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tread void at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 84,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tread void at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,456 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 82,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,396 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 75,348 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 May 2018 71,669 miles

Head light service massage on

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,710 miles

OSR tyre wearing on its inner edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 53,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre wearing on its inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,731 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 41,354 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 41,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,852 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,154 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

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 HGD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL08 HGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL08 HGD registered?

WL08 HGD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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