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PX08 APO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,641 mi
Last recorded112,641 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Vehicle has been Undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,618 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car is covered with underseal paint cover

Fail 1 Nov 2024 108,610 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

car is covered with underseal paint cover

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,985 miles

Nearside Front back plate loose rubbing off wheel

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2023 104,979 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front back plate loose rubbing off wheel

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,585 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,298 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,012 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 81,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 76,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,967 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 58,963 miles

Braking system leaking under bonnet behind battery (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,938 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,466 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 51,466 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,891 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 24,851 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 APO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PX08 APO, 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 PX08 APO registered?

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

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