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DA57 OUP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,365 mi
Last recorded120,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 OUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 120,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2026 120,365 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))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2025 120,209 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,784 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive O/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 116,784 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive O/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,425 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,349 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,339 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,420 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 87,276 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear number plates slight water ingress

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body sill covers fitted

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,331 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,534 miles

exhaust hangers/mountings corroded

handbrake travel tall

rear number plate reflective covering becoming unbonded

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,015 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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DA57 OUP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DA57 OUP, 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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DA57 OUP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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