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DS08 AHX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,909 mi
Last recorded76,909 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 76,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 75,671 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,214 miles

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,023 miles

Both front springs corroded

Rear springs slightly corroded

Slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Fail 3 Sep 2018 62,023 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both front springs corroded

Front exhaust pipe mount broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear springs slightly corroded

Slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,195 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,820 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 55,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,031 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 50,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,905 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 42,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,936 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 27,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 22,388 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,796 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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DS08 AHX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DS08 AHX, 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 DS08 AHX registered?

DS08 AHX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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