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DE08 XSC

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,284 mi
Last recorded162,284 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 162,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 162,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,714 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,630 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,160 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken rear tail pipe

Fail 17 Jan 2020 113,108 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken rear tail pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner tread area starting to mishape 205x55x16

Offside Rear inner tread area mishaped and badly perished /splitting

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play up and down only, (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play up and down only, (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,749 miles

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

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

Rear Inner brake pads appear close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,627 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings retightened lock nut (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 70,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 62,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 54,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 43,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,923 miles

Sill protectors 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 XSC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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