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DU08 PKC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,005 mi
Last recorded110,005 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 110,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 103,728 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 103,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,879 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 82,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,745 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,134 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 50,387 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,438 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,522 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 44,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 42,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 39,022 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 39,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,457 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 38,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 PKC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

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

Is DU08 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 PKC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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