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AV08 XWL

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,957 mi
Last recorded39,957 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 37,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 34,047 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 34,015 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 30,976 miles

Both front arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2022 27,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 23,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 17,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 13,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 11,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,765 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 7,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,374 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,403 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 XWL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV08 XWL, 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 AV08 XWL registered?

AV08 XWL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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