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AC08 FWD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,845 mi
Last recorded100,845 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 94,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 90,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm(min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm(min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,100 miles

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,399 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)

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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AC08 FWD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 FWD, 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 AC08 FWD registered?

AC08 FWD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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