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AC08 GLJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,843 mi
Last recorded159,843 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 159,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2026 159,842 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 21 Jan 2025 153,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 145,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 142,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 138,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 127,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 127,940 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 115,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,462 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,973 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,461 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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AC08 GLJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

AC08 GLJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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