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DA08 MZX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,037 mi
Last recorded146,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 146,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 142,386 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2024 132,807 miles

front drop links weak

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jun 2023 128,445 miles

both rear tyres on limit on edges + perishing

rear suspension rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2023 128,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres on limit on edges + perishing

rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2022 125,640 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

osf inner cv boot damp

Pass 26 Jun 2021 122,368 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2020 117,052 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front pads getting low

osr brake binding slightly

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2019 112,299 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,257 miles

Front pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,291 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,607 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 48,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,625 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 MZX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

DA08 MZX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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