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AP08 OGW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,765 mi
Last recorded33,765 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 33,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 33,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 30,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,264 miles

FRONT AND REAR BUSHES PARTS VERY DRY

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,456 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 15,456 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 14,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 13,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,230 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,052 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 7,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 7,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,166 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 6,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OGW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 OGW, 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 AP08 OGW registered?

AP08 OGW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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