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AE08 GFJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,827 mi
Last recorded46,827 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 46,827 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2011 27,358 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 May 2011 27,295 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 4 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 GFJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

AE08 GFJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is AE08 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE08 GFJ have outstanding finance?

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