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DG08 KTJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,409 mi
Last recorded112,409 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 101,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 75,977 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 75,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 71,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,218 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,475 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,159 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,910 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,230 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 17,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,313 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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DG08 KTJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DG08 KTJ, 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

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What year was DG08 KTJ registered?

DG08 KTJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is DG08 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 KTJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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