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DF08 EVY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,183 mi
Last recorded107,183 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 107,183 miles

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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 74,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,600 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

parking brake travel long

Fail 27 Jul 2012 46,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

parking brake travel long

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,283 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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DF08 EVY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF08 EVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF08 EVY?

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What year was DF08 EVY registered?

DF08 EVY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is DF08 EVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 EVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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