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DG08 NYU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,413 mi
Last recorded113,413 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 108,086 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 91,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,906 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 84,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,191 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 82,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 73,942 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

O/S/R Wheel damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyre edges worn

Fail 28 May 2015 73,942 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

O/S/R Wheel damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyre edges worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,195 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 36,195 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,024 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 NYU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG08 NYU, 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 DG08 NYU registered?

DG08 NYU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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