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XZ 80

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,811 mi
Last recorded17,811 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXZ 80
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 17,811 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking to tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 17,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 16,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 16,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 15,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 14,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,565 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 13,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 12,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 9,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,423 miles

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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XZ 80 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XZ 80, 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 XZ 80?

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What year was XZ 80 registered?

XZ 80 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is XZ 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XZ 80 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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