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CK08 WPF

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,224 mi
Last recorded117,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 WPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 117,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2026 117,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose rear

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2025 114,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2024 109,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2023 105,683 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,644 miles

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

outer cover on exhaust falling off

Fail 24 Mar 2022 101,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

outer cover on exhaust falling off

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,223 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 99,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 95,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,084 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,724 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored

Rear silencer detreiorated

Fail 1 Jul 2016 81,903 miles

Electrical wiring insecure behind offside front headlamp under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored

Rear silencer detreiorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing hard on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,586 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,690 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,305 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 WPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CK08 WPF, 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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CK08 WPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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