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S40 AJX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,098 mi
Last recorded106,098 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 AJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,149 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 104,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability adjusting nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability adjusting nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,522 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 101,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front air line flapping about

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,082 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,606 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,875 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,622 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

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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S40 AJX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S40 AJX, 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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S40 AJX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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