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AC08 XPL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,373 mi
Last recorded83,373 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 49,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,139 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged slightly

Fail 24 May 2011 26,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged slightly

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 XPL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

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

Is AC08 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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