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AX08 DFF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,167 mi
Last recorded126,167 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,167 miles

Cracks noted to n/s/f side repeater lens

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working / Lens Cracked

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 126,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive Shaft Gaiter Leaking/ Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks / Cords/ Nail To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cracks noted to n/s/f side repeater lens

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Side Lamp Not Working

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working / Lens Cracked

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,949 miles

Cracks to n/s/f side repeater lens

Damage to o/s/f side repeater lens

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre wear

Wear to both rear tyres

Fail 4 Jan 2021 118,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 205/ 50 zr17 93 wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cracks to n/s/f side repeater lens

Damage to o/s/f side repeater lens

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre wear

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jan 2020 112,161 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 112,161 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 101,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 101,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,792 miles

NSR tyre inner sidewall worn due to being run flat

Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,792 miles

NSR tyre inner sidewall worn due to being run flat

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,769 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,057 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,792 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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AX08 DFF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AX08 DFF, 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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AX08 DFF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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