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MK08 XRL

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,812 mi
Last recorded75,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 75,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s rear

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight dampness power steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2024 65,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s rear

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight dampness power steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2k miles left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,083 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 30,305 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 15,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,212 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 10,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage o/s rear tyre outer sidewalls

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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MK08 XRL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MK08 XRL, 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 MK08 XRL registered?

MK08 XRL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is MK08 XRL safe to buy?

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