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DJ08 GTW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,880 mi
Last recorded64,880 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ08 GTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,880 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,106 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 62,080 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 55,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs are worn too (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,590 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 37,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 33,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,737 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,955 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

n-s-r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 25,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,791 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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DJ08 GTW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DJ08 GTW, 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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DJ08 GTW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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