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DU08 WHB

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,422 mi
Last recorded116,422 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 WHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 116,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

eml light on

Fail 22 Sep 2017 90,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging off mirror ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,190 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

TRACKING RECOMMEND

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,140 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,461 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,515 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,624 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)

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 WHB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU08 WHB registered?

DU08 WHB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 WHB safe to buy?

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