MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA08 WBU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?
DA08 WBU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2008.
Is DA08 WBU safe to buy?
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