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AY08 LHD

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,365 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 99,212 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 99,211 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,547 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Tread Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,240 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,124 miles

Central Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,970 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,895 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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AY08 LHD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AY08 LHD, 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 AY08 LHD registered?

AY08 LHD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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