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DE08 XRW

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 80,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 80,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 72,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear has a screw in tyre inner shoulder

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,514 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,642 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 53,642 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 27 Jan 2017 43,230 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,439 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 37,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,360 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 XRW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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