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DK08 XMW

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,026 mi
Last recorded160,026 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 160,026 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 150,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner c.v. boot is split slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 150,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cut in tread/down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner c.v. boot is split slightly. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 135,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner c.v rubber boot has a very small split in it. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,095 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 112,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,152 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 104,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 104,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,112 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,964 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,928 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,226 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 XMW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

DK08 XMW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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