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RK08 LTX

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,074 mi
Last recorded76,074 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,074 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 76,074 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,158 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 35,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,325 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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RK08 LTX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK08 LTX, 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 RK08 LTX registered?

RK08 LTX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is RK08 LTX safe to buy?

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