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S40 AXA

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,242 mi
Last recorded103,242 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 AXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,242 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,242 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,661 miles

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

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

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 AXA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S40 AXA, 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

How do I check the history of S40 AXA?

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What year was S40 AXA registered?

S40 AXA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is S40 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 AXA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S40 AXA have outstanding finance?

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