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AO08 UCG

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,851 mi
Last recorded131,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 131,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,108 miles

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

Front brake caliper springs missing both sides

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake near end of travel advise adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Mar 2023 117,108 miles

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

Front brake caliper springs missing both sides

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

parking brake near end of travel advise adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 97,599 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 64,697 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap broken but still sealing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,741 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 UCG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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