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AN08 USF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,728 mi
Last recorded177,728 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 USF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 177,728 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,885 miles

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

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

undercarriage very dirty difficult to view

Pass 24 Aug 2023 164,503 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,420 miles

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

general age related underbody corrosion

slightly smokey

Pass 27 Aug 2021 160,139 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

age related under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 158,775 miles

general under body corrosion

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 30 Aug 2019 155,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,197 miles

Air intake hose between airbox & throttle body split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm, advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm, advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder, advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 137,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal on lip (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Air intake hose between airbox & throttle body split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm, advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm, advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder, advise urgent attention (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2015 124,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 124,548 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2014 114,921 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,710 miles

wipers deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,710 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,299 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,698 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 USF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

AN08 USF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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