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LD08 RZN

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 RZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 98,217 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,944 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 93,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,302 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 91,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,306 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,820 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 86,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,801 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,589 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 7,769 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LD08 RZN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LD08 RZN, 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

How do I check the history of LD08 RZN?

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What year was LD08 RZN registered?

LD08 RZN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LD08 RZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 RZN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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