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AO08 UCC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,893 mi
Last recorded119,893 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 119,893 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2024 113,446 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 113,444 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 108,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 108,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,827 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,279 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2020 93,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2019 90,804 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,092 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2016 67,347 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 67,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers detriorated smear the screen

Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers detriorated smear the screen

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,532 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 34,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 17,651 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,786 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 12,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UCC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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