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CK08 LSC

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 LSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 107,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 96,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,019 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 83,019 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,548 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,775 miles

O/S headlamp dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 66,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low

O/S headlamp dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,308 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 54,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,842 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,782 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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CK08 LSC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc 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 CK08 LSC, 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 CK08 LSC registered?

CK08 LSC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is CK08 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 LSC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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