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DN08 TVE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,588 mi
Last recorded69,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 TVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 64,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 64,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 57,355 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 57,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 49,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 42,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,681 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 22,887 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 13,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,669 miles

chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 May 2011 10,095 miles

minor chips in windscreen

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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DN08 TVE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN08 TVE, 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

How do I check the history of DN08 TVE?

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What year was DN08 TVE registered?

DN08 TVE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is DN08 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 TVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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