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AB08 VHP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,664 mi
Last recorded126,664 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,664 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 126,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,801 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 125,801 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 121,078 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,210 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,210 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,800 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 71,800 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 51,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,678 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,078 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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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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