MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s, n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s, n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB08 VHP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 AB08 VHP, 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 AB08 VHP registered?
AB08 VHP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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The MOT history for AB08 VHP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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