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AO08 UCD

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,871 mi
Last recorded132,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 132,871 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2025 126,060 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,504 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,434 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2021 102,074 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,904 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,904 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,707 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,567 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 UCD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

AO08 UCD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is AO08 UCD safe to buy?

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