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AE08 GDJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,090 mi
Last recorded110,090 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 110,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 95,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,165 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 81,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,540 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2012 54,107 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 53,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12 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 GDJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AE08 GDJ, 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 AE08 GDJ registered?

AE08 GDJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AE08 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GDJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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