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DV08 CWD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,959 mi
Last recorded120,959 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 120,959 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 120,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,853 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,025 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,403 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod inner ball joint slight play

cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 99,973 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,335 miles

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

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,010 miles

slight scoring to windscreen but no effect on direct vision

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,805 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight scoring to windscreen but no effect on direct vision

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,347 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,471 miles

o/s/r lower wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 27 May 2014 68,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

charcoal canister damaged

Fail 27 May 2014 68,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

charcoal canister damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,058 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,058 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,634 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,470 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DV08 CWD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWD, 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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DV08 CWD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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