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DG08 WNH

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 126,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,181 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 116,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 116,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,669 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,901 miles

exhaust back box corroded and start distorting

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,733 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 96,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 85,934 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 85,934 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 79,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

coolant low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,324 miles

Air bag light switched off with obd before test, light not on during test (PA)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti Roll Bar Drop link bushes worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 72,324 miles

Air bag light switched off with obd before test, light not on during test (PA)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti Roll Bar Drop link bushes worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,896 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,330 miles

side wall damage on n/s front tyre

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 WNH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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