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AU58 VNY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,921 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 106,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has multiple cuts and one deep enough to reach ply/chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 91,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 91,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,256 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencer outer skins braking up.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,845 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,872 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,579 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,020 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,671 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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AU58 VNY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU58 VNY, 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 AU58 VNY registered?

AU58 VNY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AU58 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 VNY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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