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MH08 AAV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,797 mi
Last recorded79,797 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,797 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 79,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,074 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,099 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,486 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 76,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,548 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,366 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2014 42,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,787 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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MH08 AAV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MH08 AAV, 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 MH08 AAV?

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What year was MH08 AAV registered?

MH08 AAV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is MH08 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 AAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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