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AA08 JTV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,657 mi
Last recorded106,657 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc backing plate corroded / loose

Fail 12 Oct 2022 106,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc backing plate corroded / loose

Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,126 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,654 miles

Nearside rear tyre inside sidewall damaged

Fail 9 May 2018 68,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre inside sidewall damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 63,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,891 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,314 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 JTV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JTV, 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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What year was AA08 JTV registered?

AA08 JTV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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