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AM08 XLE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,534 mi
Last recorded169,534 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 169,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 156,806 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 159,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 148,102 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 147,895 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 139,013 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 127,883 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 121,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

No printout due to low emissions. Vehicle has passed emissions test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,888 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,309 miles

Offside front tyre inside edge worn

Pass 7 May 2013 68,289 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,478 miles

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)

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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AM08 XLE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM08 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 XLE registered?

AM08 XLE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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