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AO08 TNX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,804 mi
Last recorded128,804 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2026 128,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear lights intensity obviously reduced

Fail 16 Apr 2025 121,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear lights intensity obviously reduced

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,572 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

vehicle lowered

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,318 miles

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,434 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 54,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,019 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2016 51,019 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,309 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 46,309 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,145 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 38,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,936 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 TNX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

AO08 TNX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is AO08 TNX safe to buy?

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