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DU08 EUP

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,387 mi
Last recorded50,387 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 50,387 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 42,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,852 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 15,692 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,692 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 15 Dec 2011 13,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,006 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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DU08 EUP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU08 EUP, 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 DU08 EUP registered?

DU08 EUP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DU08 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 EUP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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