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DE08 SZC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

209,489 mi
Last recorded209,489 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 SZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 209,489 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 209,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 196,137 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 196,136 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 182,795 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 182,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 170,012 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 170,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 152,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,379 miles

Child seat fitted o/s rear.

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2016 115,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted o/s rear.

Nail in o/s rear tyre tread

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,419 miles

Brake pedal anti slip

N/S rear child seat

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,452 miles

Headlamp aim on high side of limit.

N/S front tyre sidewall cut.

N/S rear child seat fitted.

Rear/mid exhaust box outer skin deterioated.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,066 miles

Child seats fitted to off side and near side rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,015 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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DE08 SZC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

DE08 SZC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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