MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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
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
nearside rear tyre losing profile
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DG08 OTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG08 OTV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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