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DA08 AKX

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 126,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 124,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 121,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield resting on exhaust

small oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heat shield resting on exhaust

small oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,409 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 31 Jan 2017 104,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads worn close to limit

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,245 miles

Front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f marker light not working

o/s wiper blade poor

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads worn close to limit

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads worn close to limit

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake travel high

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,971 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 38,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,662 miles

front and rear brake discs have light surface rust

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 AKX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKX, 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.

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DA08 AKX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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