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DU08 VTE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,299 mi
Last recorded121,299 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear side marker lamp not working

offside repeater lamp damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2023 121,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear side marker lamp not working

offside repeater lamp damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2022 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,024 miles

Front Lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are perished and worn

Front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front and o/s rear tyres are badly perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 112,024 miles

Front Lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are perished and worn

Front tyre wear is uneven

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyres are badly perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,019 miles

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Oct 2019 100,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,317 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,784 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 85,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,731 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush offside front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,572 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn from inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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 VTE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

DU08 VTE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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