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AU08 XHV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,204 mi
Last recorded77,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust centre box casing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracks in tyre thread

Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box casing corroded

nearside rear tyre cracks in tyre thread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,045 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,209 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,205 miles

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

both front tyres sidewalls damaged

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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AU08 XHV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU08 XHV, 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 AU08 XHV registered?

AU08 XHV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AU08 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 XHV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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