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DA08 WBU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,846 mi
Last recorded126,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 123,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 117,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 117,501 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 113,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 108,821 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,337 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 102,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,925 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES

Pass 21 Nov 2015 79,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,556 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 73,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,313 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 67,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,639 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for DA08 WBU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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