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DG08 OTV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,827 mi
Last recorded135,827 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 135,827 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing panel damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 124,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wing panel damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,451 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,259 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,009 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 94,009 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,669 miles

nearside rear tyre losing profile

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,634 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 OTV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

DG08 OTV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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