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AE08 FSL

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,442 mi
Last recorded48,442 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 6 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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AE08 FSL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 FSL, 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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How do I check the history of AE08 FSL?

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What year was AE08 FSL registered?

AE08 FSL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AE08 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 FSL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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