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AA08 CXK

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,948 mi
Last recorded105,948 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,948 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 28 Sep 2018 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 98,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 98,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 95,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,611 miles

rear exhaust braket not supporting system

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,842 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 51,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,605 miles

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)

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 CXK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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