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RK08 XLS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,808 mi
Last recorded119,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 119,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 110,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron wiper starting to smear

child seats fitted to both rear seats unable to fully test adault belts time of test

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

turbo inlet hose broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,498 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 72,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiper blades getting poor

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 XLS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK08 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 XLS registered?

RK08 XLS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RK08 XLS safe to buy?

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