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AC08 XPF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 113,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 108,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 101,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 94,694 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 87,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 2 May 2017 63,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner shoulder scrubbed bald and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 XPF registered?

AC08 XPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is AC08 XPF safe to buy?

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