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RK08 XKY

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 64,708 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Os mirror cowling damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,914 miles

Buld replaced in ns number plate light connection s corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 61,913 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Brackets broken stretching flexi webbing section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,827 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,818 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Fail 6 Mar 2023 57,818 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

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

Rear brakediscs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,714 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,388 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Rear brakedisc s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,737 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 49,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,117 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 45,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,823 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 40,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,653 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 38,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,312 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 35,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,306 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,622 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,791 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 XKY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 RK08 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

RK08 XKY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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