MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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
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
Nearside Rear tyre edges cracking apart
Offside Rear tyre edges cracking apart
Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
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))
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Engine management light on.
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
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
Rear o/s wheel bearing starting to make noise
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DK08 YPU registered?
DK08 YPU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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