CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN08 XWH

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,265 mi
Last recorded125,265 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 XWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 125,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 115,153 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 115,153 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2023 107,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 98,532 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,838 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,810 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 74,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,313 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 65,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,925 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,096 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,722 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,534 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 15 Nov 2011 12,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 18 May 2011 11,468 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN08 XWH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DN08 XWH, 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 XWH?

You can check the full history of DN08 XWH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN08 XWH registered?

DN08 XWH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DN08 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 XWH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN08 XWH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN08 XWH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.