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ML08 XAP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 140,034 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 117,014 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 117,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 104,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 95,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 85,580 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 74,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 74,711 miles

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

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

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 XAP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML08 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

ML08 XAP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is ML08 XAP safe to buy?

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