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DA08 WYO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,652 mi
Last recorded76,652 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 74,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at its upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at its upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,163 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 41,358 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 41,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,979 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 18,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt check

Engine oil low

Nail in osr tyre tread

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)

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 WYO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

DA08 WYO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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The MOT history for DA08 WYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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