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DK08 XLW

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,192 mi
Last recorded106,192 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion from car not been used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion from car not been used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion from car not been used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion from car not been used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,272 miles

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

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure heat cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of both front track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,213 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 20,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,401 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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DK08 XLW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DK08 XLW, 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 DK08 XLW registered?

DK08 XLW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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