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DA08 TZU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,195 mi
Last recorded146,195 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 146,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 146,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 143,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 143,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,799 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger at flexi joint corroded off. Also flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 'marker light' not working.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged/Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 115,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working Door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger at flexi joint corroded off. Also flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 'marker light' not working.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged/Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 101,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 101,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 94,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,503 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,503 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs censor wiring not adequately clipped (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,719 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,712 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,999 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,506 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,584 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 TZU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

DA08 TZU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 July 2008.

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