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WF08 AEC

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,251 mi
Last recorded143,251 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 AEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,251 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 143,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 140,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 127,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,789 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm) (worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,599 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,037 miles

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

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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WF08 AEC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc 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 WF08 AEC, 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 WF08 AEC registered?

WF08 AEC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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