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DG08 KUB

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 148,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 146,608 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads slightly wearing low

Fail 27 Feb 2024 146,608 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads slightly wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2023 138,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 129,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 119,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,061 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,765 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 40,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,919 miles

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

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 KUB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KUB, 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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DG08 KUB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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