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PX08 AOV

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,341 mi
Last recorded156,341 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 AOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 156,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 139,525 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 May 2018 139,525 miles

Offside Front 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)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 12,986 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 129,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 99,145 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,325 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,380 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,380 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray 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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PX08 AOV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX08 AOV, 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

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What year was PX08 AOV registered?

PX08 AOV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is PX08 AOV safe to buy?

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