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DF08 VOO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,639 mi
Last recorded93,639 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VOO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,478 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 84,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s devoid on edge and perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,872 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 73,872 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,360 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,099 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,782 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edge

underbody covers fitted unable to test all compomnents

Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edge

underbody covers fitted unable to test all compomnents

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,078 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 36,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,684 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 22,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 17,889 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 VOO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF08 VOO, 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 DF08 VOO registered?

DF08 VOO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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