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RK08 XMD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,722 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 125,695 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,897 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2024 122,897 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,960 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 119,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limint advise too change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,978 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emissions just acceptable on limit (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer box also very corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge very close to limit, also has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, also starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 116,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emissions just acceptable on limit (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer box also very corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge very close to limit, also has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, also starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 110,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 104,084 miles

1. Exhaust Box outer skin corroded & Loose

Engine Cover & Under tray Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight worn rubbers & Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Close too Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 95,771 miles

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

Nearside Front object in headlight

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions 0,00

Fail 23 May 2018 95,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front object in headlight

Nearside Rear position lamp has one bulb out

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions 0,00

Pass 19 May 2017 84,512 miles

Engine cover & Undertray

Nearside Front Two small chips on windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust back box skin corroded

o/s/r tyre bald on inner tread close to cords advise to change

Fail 16 May 2017 84,512 miles

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

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

Engine cover & Undertray

Front Both tyres worn edges

Nearside Front Two small chips on windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust back box skin corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2016 76,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 76,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 67,581 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,560 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 XMD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XMD, 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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RK08 XMD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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