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DA08 WBJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,062 mi
Last recorded151,062 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 151,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 146,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 143,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silancer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 135,107 miles

Exhaust system insecure At front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Wear to nearside rear tyre inner tread area

Fail 30 Jan 2020 131,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Wear to nearside rear tyre inner tread area

Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,024 miles

Front Exhaust support corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 123,978 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking To top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust support corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,499 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 113,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 94,140 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushers worn

Fail 2 Feb 2017 94,139 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushers worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,963 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ( poss oil filter )

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 WBJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

DA08 WBJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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