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AP08 AVR

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

250,824 mi
Last recorded250,824 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 250,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 234,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever feel lose

Pass 9 Nov 2022 219,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 204,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 189,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 175,269 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 159,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 146,935 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2016 133,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 133,545 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,880 miles

both front brake discs marked/worn on inner face

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 120,880 miles

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

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

both front brake discs marked/worn on inner face

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,483 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,950 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 47,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AP08 AVR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP08 AVR, 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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AP08 AVR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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