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AA08 JTZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,313 mi
Last recorded101,313 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,313 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 101,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,539 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 96,539 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,368 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 81,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive top front of the engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,407 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 64,251 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 64,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 May 2018 58,864 miles

Temp fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 58,861 miles

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

Temp fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,387 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 43,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,589 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,616 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 34,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,070 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)

REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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 JTZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

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

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