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DA08 AMK

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,086 mi
Last recorded77,086 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 77,086 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2025 77,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,323 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 72,311 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides and nearside rear lower not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,857 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 68,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside inner wish bone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 64,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 57,687 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 53,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,095 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,987 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,649 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 38,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,841 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 36,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,434 miles

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 AMK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AMK, 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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What year was DA08 AMK registered?

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

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