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PY08 DNX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 DNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,900 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 64,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 59,444 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 59,444 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm n/o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,275 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 41,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,173 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn un-evenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 28,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,384 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,511 miles

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

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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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PY08 DNX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY08 DNX, 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 PY08 DNX registered?

PY08 DNX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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