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DK08 XMO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,580 mi
Last recorded176,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 176,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 176,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 167,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 150,133 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 150,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,769 miles

center exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 95,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust outer cover deteriorated

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust outer cover deteriorated

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 70,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,917 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 XMO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

DK08 XMO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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