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DK08 XMU

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 172,912 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 172,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 161,289 miles

rear section outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 161,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear section outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 149,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 127,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,191 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,189 miles

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

all brake discs worn slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,188 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake discs worn slightly

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 XMU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DK08 XMU, 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 DK08 XMU registered?

DK08 XMU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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