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DE08 KNL

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,155 mi
Last recorded114,155 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 114,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 104,324 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 98,712 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,089 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,816 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 74,352 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,415 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,193 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,193 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 59,790 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 47,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,343 miles

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

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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DE08 KNL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE08 KNL, 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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DE08 KNL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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