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VA08 AZX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,956 mi
Last recorded124,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 AZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre @ wear markers

centre exhaust outer skin peeling

rear brake pads inner low

Fail 8 Jul 2019 124,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre @ wear markers

centre exhaust outer skin peeling

rear brake pads inner low

Pass 29 May 2018 113,246 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,133 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 82,751 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 82,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,106 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 43,296 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 43,292 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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VA08 AZX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VA08 AZX, 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 VA08 AZX registered?

VA08 AZX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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