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DK08 YCE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,327 mi
Last recorded56,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YCE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 49,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and has age cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and has age cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 40,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,765 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 37,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr reflector cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,291 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 YCE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK08 YCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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