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AO08 UBH

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,069 mi
Last recorded126,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 105,343 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4 tyers below limet (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,503 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 95,479 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,508 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,844 miles

front brake discs pitted & brake surface low

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,461 miles

rear exhaust rusted in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,461 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusted in poor condition

unable to check inner rear pads

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,899 miles

engine oil on minimum

front pads appear low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,623 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 UBH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBH, 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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AO08 UBH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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