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DA08 KKZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,391 mi
Last recorded125,391 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,391 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,671 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 115,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 115,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,826 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 111,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,047 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark approx. 40% (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 109,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth 1.3mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark approx. 40% (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

engine oil below min toped up by 1L now ok .

Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,162 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark approx. 50% (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,957 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,957 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,296 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust deteriorated

plastic trims covering sills

Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust deteriorated

plastic trims covering sills

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,427 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 33,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 KKZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KKZ, 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 KKZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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