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RJ08 XNC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,649 mi
Last recorded148,649 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 148,649 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 148,647 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 133,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,120 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 123,100 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 110,499 miles

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

engine undershield insecure

r/n/s tyre deformed

Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

engine undershield insecure

r/n/s tyre deformed

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,477 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 94,477 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,611 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,285 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 72,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,364 miles

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

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

travel in handbrake lever close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,388 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,506 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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RJ08 XNC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ08 XNC, 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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RJ08 XNC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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