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DE08 SXU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,682 mi
Last recorded214,682 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 SXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 214,682 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2023 196,985 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 196,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 184,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 184,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 172,521 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 172,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 159,289 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,045 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 106,537 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 85,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 76,341 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,837 miles

both fronts & n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges.......

rear brake discs corroding....

rear exhaust silencer corroding.....

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,983 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,919 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray fitted prohibiting full inspection

n/s rear tyre starting to crack inside tread

very slight play in rack o/s

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 SXU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

DE08 SXU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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