VOLVO AV08WTU MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLVO
Model	S40
Colour	GREY
Year of manufacture	2008
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Jun 2008
Vehicle age	18 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	21 Jun 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	0.1 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,596 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	171 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~40 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,161

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jun 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 18 Jun 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: AV08WTU

MOT Expires In

335

days (18 Jun 2027)

Tax Expires In

318

days (01 Jun 2027)

Registration	AV08WTU
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	18 Jun 2027
MOT days remaining	335 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Jun 2027
Tax days remaining	318 days
V5C last issued	21 Jun 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2233 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	1.5 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	30/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	71/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,141 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,161
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£980
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Brakes, Tyres
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~1.6 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLVO S40 (2008), GREY, PETROL, 1,596cc. Has completed 22 MOT tests, with a 68% pass rate (15 passed, 7 failed). Recorded 135,452 miles, averaging 8,932 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 34 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 15/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-06-18
MOT pass rate	68%
Tests passed	15
Tests failed	7
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	5
Minor defects (total)	1
Advisory items (total)	34
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (22 Tests)

MOT #22 2026-06-19 14:02

Test number: 823667914129

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jun 2027

Odometer: 135,452 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £635 – £1,610

MOT #21 2025-11-07 12:48

Test number: 808579726376

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 131,251 MI

Items: 10

Major Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps plate lights inop both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £765 – £2,620

MOT #20 2024-10-02 15:28

Test number: 713877919118

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Oct 2025

Odometer: 115,868 MI

Items: 8

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Minor Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked on edge (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £615 – £2,090

MOT #19 2023-05-09 15:43

Test number: 849372378542

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 08 May 2024

Odometer: 94,285 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £450 – £1,350

MOT #18 2022-02-12 14:29

Test number: 321147659787

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 21 Feb 2023

Odometer: 86,055 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #17 2022-02-12 14:29

Test number: 677560738579

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 86,055 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #16 2021-02-22 17:01

Test number: 946134274156

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 21 Feb 2022

Odometer: 77,948 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #15 2020-06-19 11:09

Test number: 406654173110

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jun 2021

Odometer: 76,792 MI

Items: 1

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £490

MOT #14 2020-06-10 12:50

Test number: 913660369784

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 76,753 MI

Items: 3

Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,090

MOT #13 2019-04-17 12:04

Test number: 897936604464

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Jun 2020

Odometer: 72,769 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #12 2019-04-16 12:15

Test number: 410873872046

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 72,768 MI

Items: 3

Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #11 2018-04-12 14:15

Test number: 761788380134

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2019

Odometer: 68,723 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £40 – £200

MOT #10 2017-04-19 09:41

Test number: 862985607603

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2018

Odometer: 64,349 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2017-04-19 09:41

Test number: 574478004584

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 64,349 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600

MOT #8 2016-04-12 14:26

Test number: 467525190489

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2017

Odometer: 59,995 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm [ REAR BUSHES] (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #7 2015-04-17 10:15

Test number: 897827105124

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2016

Odometer: 56,135 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #6 2014-04-17 14:49

Test number: 718207004199

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2015

Odometer: 52,892 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2013-04-11 16:51

Test number: 215471503479

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2014

Odometer: 47,657 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory NEARSIDE FRONT RUNING LAMP NOT WORKING

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £700

MOT #4 2013-04-11 13:55

Test number: 257091003162

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 47,656 MI

Items: 4

Fail Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory NEARSIDE FRONT RUNING LAMP NOT WORKING

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £900

MOT #3 2012-04-17 10:57

Test number: 948898602163

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2013

Odometer: 42,160 MI

Items: 1

Advisory OFFSIDE FRONT RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #2 2011-04-20 16:34

Test number: 875230611166

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Apr 2012

Odometer: 35,712 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2011-04-20 12:23

Test number: 298250211420

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 35,712 MI

Items: 3

Fail Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Fail Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £215 – £870

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	22
First registration	2011-04-20
Last registration	2026-06-19
Latest reading	135,452 miles
Annual avg (est.)	8,932 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	126%
Mileage growth trend	Increasing use
Wear level	90% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2011-04-20	35,712 miles
Registration #2	2011-04-20	35,712 miles
Registration #3	2012-04-17	42,160 miles
Registration #4	2013-04-11	47,656 miles
Registration #5	2013-04-11	47,657 miles
Registration #6	2014-04-17	52,892 miles
Registration #7	2015-04-17	56,135 miles
Registration #8	2016-04-12	59,995 miles
Registration #9	2017-04-19	64,349 miles
Registration #10	2017-04-19	64,349 miles
Registration #11	2018-04-12	68,723 miles
Registration #12	2019-04-16	72,768 miles
Registration #13	2019-04-17	72,769 miles
Registration #14	2020-06-10	76,753 miles
Registration #15	2020-06-19	76,792 miles
Registration #16	2021-02-22	77,948 miles
Registration #17	2022-02-12	86,055 miles
Registration #18	2022-02-12	86,055 miles
Registration #19	2023-05-09	94,285 miles
Registration #20	2024-10-02	115,868 miles
Registration #21	2025-11-07	131,251 miles
Registration #22	2026-06-19	135,452 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Mirror	×1
Suspension	×1
Lighting	×1
Shock Absorber	×1
Tyre Tread	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×8
Brake Discs	×7
Suspension	×4
Brake Pads	×3
Lighting	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 18 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£60 – £180

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£360 – £1,350

5 defects found

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Minor Defects

£40 – £200

1 item found

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Advisory Items

£3,415 – £10,280

34 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£4,430 – £14,880

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£635 – £1,610

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,141

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.