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RK08 XNZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,960 mi
Last recorded111,960 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,960 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner C/V gaiter splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Could nt test rear seat belt due children seats

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 82,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 82,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,155 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2015 77,155 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 75,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 52,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 34,921 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 XNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

RK08 XNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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