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SK08 XYG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,315 mi
Last recorded157,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 157,315 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 138,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 125,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,678 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust manifold gasket blowing

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,584 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 74,909 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 74,909 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 67,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 47,982 miles

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

Slight wiper smear

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,002 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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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SK08 XYG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SK08 XYG, 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 SK08 XYG registered?

SK08 XYG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SK08 XYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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