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YM08 HWK

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,537 mi
Last recorded64,537 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 HWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 64,537 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 53,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 45,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,326 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 43,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,402 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 43,402 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,670 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 40,670 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,675 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 26,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,393 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 26,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,118 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 11,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,338 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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YM08 HWK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 YM08 HWK, 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 YM08 HWK registered?

YM08 HWK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is YM08 HWK safe to buy?

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