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DA08 PHK

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,846 mi
Last recorded48,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 48,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,596 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Indicator Bulb Discoloured.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Sidewall Perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Indicator Bulb Discoloured.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Sidewall Perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 PHK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

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

Is DA08 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 PHK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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