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DA08 AOC

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,658 mi
Last recorded133,658 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 133,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn pitted / scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn pitted / scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 133,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn pitted / scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn pitted / scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,212 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,746 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 88,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,774 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre valve also perished ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 70,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre valve also perished ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,617 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,608 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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DA08 AOC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA08 AOC, 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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DA08 AOC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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