MOT Status
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98,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on power steering pipe
seepage from steering rack
slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)
corrosion on power steering pipe
seepage from steering rack
slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall
corrosion on power steering pipes
seepage from power steering rack
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S rear lower sidelamp not working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S rear lower side lamp not working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK08 YDF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?
DK08 YDF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2008.
Is DK08 YDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK08 YDF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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