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DK08 YDF

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98,589 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 98,529 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2025 96,078 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,340 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2024 93,338 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,063 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 92,063 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,495 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 89,493 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,390 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,119 miles

corrosion on power steering pipe

seepage from steering rack

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2017 72,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,275 miles

corrosion on power steering pipes

seepage from power steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,420 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,420 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,636 miles

O/S rear lower sidelamp not working

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,140 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,706 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 YDF registered?

DK08 YDF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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