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DA08 AKK

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,793 mi
Last recorded90,793 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,050 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 89,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,732 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,732 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,052 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 21,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 17,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 8,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,342 miles

Undertray fitted on sills not allowing full inspection

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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DA08 AKK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DA08 AKK, 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

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What year was DA08 AKK registered?

DA08 AKK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is DA08 AKK safe to buy?

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