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ML08 XAK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,189 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 125,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,378 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 112,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,270 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,333 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 102,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,806 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to deform REPLACE ASAP

Fail 26 May 2012 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to deform REPLACE ASAP

Pass 27 May 2011 66,634 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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ML08 XAK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML08 XAK, 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 ML08 XAK registered?

ML08 XAK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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