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AA08 CWD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,008 mi
Last recorded186,008 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 186,008 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 186,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 168,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 158,958 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 144,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 144,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 134,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,503 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 119,494 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,118 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 May 2014 71,804 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,047 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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AA08 CWD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AA08 CWD, 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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AA08 CWD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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