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AC08 OSL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 163,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,347 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 158,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 151,450 miles

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Fail 4 Oct 2021 151,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front attachment bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,972 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

advisory gearbox oil leak from driveshaft oil seal

Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,791 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 130,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,300 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 59,233 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 59,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,040 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 OSL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

AC08 OSL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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