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AN08 MEU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,410 mi
Last recorded185,410 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 MEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 185,410 miles

wishbone bushes perished-rear heat shield insecure-n/s/f ball joint has slight play-inner steering arms have slight play-exhaust and mountings corroded-rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 30 Apr 2018 185,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating x2 (3.7.B.3)

wishbone bushes perished-rear heat shield insecure-n/s/f ball joint has slight play-inner steering arms have slight play-exhaust and mountings corroded-rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 May 2017 177,976 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 166,424 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 166,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 152,581 miles

balljoin t slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2014 142,276 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to both front tyre outer walls

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,227 miles

front brake pad wear low

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,235 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut across tread not deep to expose ply

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has cut across tread not deep to expose ply

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 MEU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AN08 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

AN08 MEU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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