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AN08 FMP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,927 mi
Last recorded157,927 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 FMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 157,927 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 140,892 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 140,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,360 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 126,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 108,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 97,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 17 May 2018 97,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape in inner edge

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 22 May 2017 86,837 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 86,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 76,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 64,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,033 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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AN08 FMP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AN08 FMP, 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 AN08 FMP registered?

AN08 FMP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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