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CK08 WPJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,372 mi
Last recorded124,372 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 WPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,504 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,812 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 100,812 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Hard pipe going into rack (lower of the two) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 94,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 88,251 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 88,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake binding,STRONG ADVISE

Oil low

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

Slight play in steering

Tracking check

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,596 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,440 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

HEATSHIELD LOOSE

KNOCK AT FRONT NOTICED- MAY BE SUSP ARM BUSHES

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT DISCS WORN

HEATSHIELD LOOSE

KNOCK AT FRONT NOTICED- MAY BE SUSP ARM BUSHES

OIL LOW

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,808 miles

All brake pads getting low on inside

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

Oil requires topped up

Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,439 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,437 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,938 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 24,938 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,279 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 WPJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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