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AC08GLJ
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration AC08GLJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 15 Feb 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
15
Passes
3
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,843 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 159,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- handbrake effort only just met
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,258 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,891 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2025 16 Jun 202624 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,307 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024 16 Jun 202626 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,575 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,864 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,941 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,586 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,186 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Dangerous
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,462 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 16 Jun 202623 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,973 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016 16 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,657 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 16 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,351 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 16 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,799 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,461 MI
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AC08GLJ was registered on 2008-03-28
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