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2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,570 mi
Last recorded178,570 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 178,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slightly leaking grease/wearing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 172,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 172,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 166,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 165,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 156,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 140,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 118,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 118,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2018 118,727 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.07mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.08mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 86,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 86,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 59,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 59,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,886 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 29,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 20,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,332 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,383 miles

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

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 EUR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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