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AP08 TPX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,413 mi
Last recorded158,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 158,413 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 18 Jun 2025 158,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 3 Oct 2023 156,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 156,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 152,712 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,817 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 135,007 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 135,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,795 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,041 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 111,041 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 94,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,224 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,857 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 22 Jun 2015 80,857 miles

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

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

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 30 Jul 2014 69,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,744 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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AP08 TPX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 AP08 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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