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AO08 DFG

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,782 mi
Last recorded96,782 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,625 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,095 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,095 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,235 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 86,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,678 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 74,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,222 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,313 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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AO08 DFG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO08 DFG, 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 AO08 DFG registered?

AO08 DFG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AO08 DFG safe to buy?

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