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RK08 XTD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,908 mi
Last recorded109,908 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XTD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,137 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 91,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,678 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust back box rusty

hand brake travel

Fail 8 Feb 2017 83,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust back box rusty

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,368 miles

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

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

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 XTD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

RK08 XTD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is RK08 XTD safe to buy?

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