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MK08 XRN

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,753 mi
Last recorded131,753 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XRN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 131,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 127,145 miles

Nearside Rear refelctor damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe corroded but not excessive

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to rear , bumper , tailgate & nsr light unit

Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,282 miles

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,739 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and splitting and slight sidewall damage

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2021 93,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and splitting and slight sidewall damage

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front flexi pipe deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread and slight splitting

Offside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,113 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 73,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4 inch cut (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,742 miles

screen washers part blocked

Fail 18 Jul 2015 71,742 miles

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

screen washers part blocked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,757 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,757 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,161 miles

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

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

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

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

discs all round in poor condition

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 XRN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK08 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

MK08 XRN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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