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AC08 ZCX

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,128 mi
Last recorded75,128 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 68,995 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 68,995 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,110 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 55,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,984 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 ZCX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

AC08 ZCX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AC08 ZCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 ZCX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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