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DE08 PFY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,027 mi
Last recorded88,027 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 88,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 85,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,846 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,945 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 69,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ns wiper starting to smear

rear brake discs lipped inner

rear inner brake pads wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,110 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 62,109 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush track control arm rear bush perished (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush track control arm rear bush perished (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,178 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 58,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 27,514 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 PFY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

DE08 PFY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is DE08 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 PFY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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