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RK08 XNP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,497 mi
Last recorded95,497 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,497 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 95,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 90,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & worn badly on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,034 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,034 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,878 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,624 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,806 miles

advise inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,644 miles

advise inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,416 miles

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

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

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,846 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,369 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 XNP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

RK08 XNP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is RK08 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 XNP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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