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AV08 XWN

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 74,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

park brake lever travel near limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mill left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,623 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,616 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,856 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 19,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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 XWN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

AV08 XWN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AV08 XWN safe to buy?

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