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DE08 PFD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,100 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 81,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 30 Sep 2020 71,844 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,849 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,353 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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DE08 PFD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PFD, 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 DE08 PFD registered?

DE08 PFD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is DE08 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 PFD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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