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AV08 LBA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,992 mi
Last recorded81,992 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 78,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 57,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 51,808 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 51,808 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 45,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 39,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 33,409 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,154 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 23,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,782 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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AV08 LBA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 LBA registered?

AV08 LBA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is AV08 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 LBA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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