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AV08 XYE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

198,895 mi
Last recorded198,895 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 198,895 miles

Engine light is on.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 198,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine light is on.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 198,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 25 Feb 2017 185,882 miles

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 172,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 162,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 162,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 150,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 134,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 134,787 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,729 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 101,729 miles

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

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 XYE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV08 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

AV08 XYE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AV08 XYE safe to buy?

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