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DG08 OUW

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,351 miles

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,506 miles

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

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

wipers slightly wearing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,146 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 30,055 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,633 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 22,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 20 Feb 2012 15,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,430 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 OUW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

DG08 OUW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is DG08 OUW safe to buy?

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