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DK08 YPU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,186 mi
Last recorded95,186 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,186 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 95,174 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,257 miles

Front headlight patterns weak/light output slightly reduced

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm at time of test, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail light out 50%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

advise handbrake adjustment, reaching maximum travel

Pass 12 Apr 2023 85,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

head light patterns weak

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges cracking apart

Offside Rear tyre edges cracking apart

Pass 30 May 2019 68,489 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 68,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,648 miles

Light intensity slightly reduced- head light patterns weak but visible

nearside tail light out (50%)

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracking apart but not to ply or cord

Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,633 miles

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

Light intensity slightly reduced- head light patterns weak but visible

nearside tail light out (50%)

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracking apart but not to ply or cord

Pass 31 May 2017 58,885 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 58,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,138 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside mirror indicator damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside mirror indicator damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,773 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,621 miles

Rear o/s wheel bearing starting to make noise

Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear o/s wheel bearing starting to make noise

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 YPU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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