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MC08 ZKX

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,470 mi
Last recorded105,470 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 105,470 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 105,463 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,384 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,518 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,037 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

body damage nearside rear

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,489 miles

Parking brake reserve could be improved

Rear Brakes deterioating/worn

Fail 24 Sep 2020 98,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake reserve could be improved

Rear Brakes deterioating/worn

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,729 miles

body damage offside

both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing outer edges

front brake pads getting low and discs deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,784 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,450 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,737 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,291 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,957 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 32,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,656 miles

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

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

washers not aimed at screen proparly

Fail 21 Apr 2011 17,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

washers not aimed at screen proparly

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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MC08 ZKX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MC08 ZKX, 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 MC08 ZKX registered?

MC08 ZKX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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