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DV08 CCN

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,146 mi
Last recorded108,146 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 108,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 106,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 104,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield partly insecure

Pass 3 May 2023 102,608 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 102,608 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 100,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 100,662 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,299 miles

part of exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2021 98,299 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

part of exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2020 97,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 97,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 96,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 94,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 67,451 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 67,450 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 59,991 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,641 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 54,641 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear shock protection cover bush starte to splite

Pass 16 May 2011 49,971 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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DV08 CCN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 DV08 CCN, 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 DV08 CCN registered?

DV08 CCN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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