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AX08 ECT

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,077 mi
Last recorded185,077 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 ECT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 185,077 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front & o/s rear tyres wearing thin on inside treads

Fail 12 May 2017 185,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front & o/s rear tyres wearing thin on inside treads

Pass 20 May 2016 170,363 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 170,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 138,875 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 138,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 97,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2013 62,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 25,910 miles

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

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 ECT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT?

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What year was AX08 ECT registered?

AX08 ECT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AX08 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 ECT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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