MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central exhaust shield damaged and loose
sump dented and front subframe damaged by scraping
various suspension components corroded incl both rear coil springs
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle springs lowered ,tyres now fouling top of wing and worn away plastic guard (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle springs lowered (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central exhaust shield damaged and loose
sump dented and front subframe damaged by scraping
various suspension components corroded incl both rear coil springs
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sump damaged.
Various damaged components on undercarriage, including sump, due to vehicle being lowered.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Various damaged components on undercarriage, including sump, due to vehicle being lowered.
Exhaust shield damaged and bent up
Front subframe damaged
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
car lowered
sump damaged
both front tyres worn on inside edges.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted o/s/rear
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
windscreen cracked along bottom, not in drivers view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsr tyre has high spots
osf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not quite exposing the cords
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DA08 DCV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 DCV, 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 DCV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2008.
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