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AP08WCJ
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration AP08WCJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 31 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,513 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Tested in wet condition general under body corroded
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tested in wet condition general under body corroded
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,972 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,277 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,266 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2023 16 Jun 20267 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,112 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022 16 Jun 202619 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,355 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,904 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2019 16 Jun 202612 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,232 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018 16 Jun 202628 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,522 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017 16 Jun 202628 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,870 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,980 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,430 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014 16 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,783 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,150 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,150 MI
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AP08WCJ was registered on 2008-08-01
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