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DK08 YCN

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,468 mi
Last recorded91,468 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 91,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,855 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,550 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,131 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger snapped. Exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust mount snapped but system still supported

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

clutch bite point high

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,878 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2016 53,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,135 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 51,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 49,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,968 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,395 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,827 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 YCN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

DK08 YCN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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