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DK08 YPH

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,394 mi
Last recorded110,394 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,394 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 110,394 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 16 Aug 2018 99,006 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 99,006 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 89,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,291 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o\s and n\s rear tyres starting to split on side walls

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,692 miles

Nearside front side marker light in-op

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,720 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 7,772 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 6,716 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,716 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 YPH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YPH, 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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DK08 YPH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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