MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear has a screw in tyre inner shoulder
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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What year was DE08 XRW registered?
DE08 XRW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2008.
Is DE08 XRW safe to buy?
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