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DU08 EUT

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,926 mi
Last recorded54,926 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 53,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 51,443 miles

all suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded on both passenger and drivers side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of rear suspension corroded on both passenger and divers side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,726 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,483 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,285 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 34,285 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,574 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 EUT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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