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RK08 XMJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 44,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,868 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside mirror slightly has damage

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 44,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,594 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,884 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 43,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 41,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,113 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 31,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,582 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 XMJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

RK08 XMJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is RK08 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 XMJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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