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AF08 WMT

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,204 mi
Last recorded75,204 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WMT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Apr 2022 75,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 68,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside non obligatory mirror loose (not likely to come detached)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,398 miles

Smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet - attention needed

Fail 16 Mar 2020 63,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet - attention needed

boot lid can not be opened from outside

Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,627 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,501 miles

Service light is on.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,244 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 46,190 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,222 miles

Front discs & pads,all tyres required shortly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,185 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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AF08 WMT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF08 WMT, 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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AF08 WMT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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