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DA08 WXU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,729 mi
Last recorded58,729 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 58,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 53,701 miles

Offside headlamp light output slightly dim

chip in front windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2025 53,677 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp light output slightly dim

chip in front windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2024 45,955 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 42,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,141 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 41,141 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,521 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,403 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,355 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 35,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,351 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2014 26,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,844 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,495 miles

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 WXU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

DA08 WXU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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