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MM08 ATU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,807 mi
Last recorded88,807 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ATU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outside edge + splitting (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 tyre is bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outside edge + splitting (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 tyre is bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 82,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,002 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,201 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,201 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure b/box bracket broke off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroding

anti skid needs service message on dash panel

exhaust, center front, center rear and back box bracket corroding but structurally sound currently

Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,613 miles

anti skid tell tale (dash).

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,298 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,000 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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MM08 ATU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM08 ATU, 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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MM08 ATU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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