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DE08 XRX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,583 mi
Last recorded90,583 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 90,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 83,752 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 76,938 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,938 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing mirror (3.3 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,912 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Number plate light dim.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 69,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All tyres low tread and cracked and perishing.

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

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

Nearside Number plate light dim.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,439 miles

Nearside Rear 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 tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 64,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush deteriorated allowing movement at the road wheel (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush deteriorated allowing movement at the road wheel (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,295 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim is high (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 56,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 49,215 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,578 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 23,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Low on oil

Undertrays fitted engine and sills 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 XRX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

DE08 XRX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DE08 XRX safe to buy?

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