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2008 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration AX08ECW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 27 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,335 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit now (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit now (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,139 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2025 14 Jun 202620 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,273 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresher (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,363 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyers on 3 mm
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,365 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,643 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 14 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,683 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,413 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- service light illuminated
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,848 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,033 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 14 Jun 202629 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,504 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 14 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,428 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 14 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,037 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,859 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 14 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
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AX08ECW was registered on 2008-07-30
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