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AG08 HFT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,146 mi
Last recorded82,146 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,668 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 67,668 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,856 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,239 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 43,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 14 Mar 2014 43,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2013 41,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,278 miles

slight damage to osf tyre outer side wall

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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AG08 HFT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG08 HFT, 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 AG08 HFT registered?

AG08 HFT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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