CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX08 DFG

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,267 mi
Last recorded134,267 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 117,130 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.Offside front wishbone pin bush slight play.Offside front inner and outer c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 117,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.Offside front wishbone pin bush slight play.Offside front inner and outer c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,719 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,385 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX08 DFG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AX08 DFG, 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

How do I check the history of AX08 DFG?

You can check the full history of AX08 DFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX08 DFG registered?

AX08 DFG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AX08 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 DFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX08 DFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX08 DFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.