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AO08 WXF

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,619 mi
Last recorded64,619 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,619 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers missing from front pipe but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers missing from front pipe but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,486 miles

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

power steering leak

Fail 8 Nov 2024 54,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

power steering leak

Pass 10 Nov 2023 43,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 43,453 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,644 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 42,644 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,572 miles

Front WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

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

SLIGHT NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING POSSABLE TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS AND BEARINGS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,351 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 37,137 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 37,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 31,294 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 31,294 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,483 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 25,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 19,274 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,481 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 WXF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

AO08 WXF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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