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AX08 FVO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,691 mi
Last recorded66,691 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,072 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,425 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,644 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,124 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,661 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly / stepping on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 26,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,591 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 FVO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FVO, 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

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What year was AX08 FVO registered?

AX08 FVO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is AX08 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 FVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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