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VK08 ZGF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,380 mi
Last recorded110,380 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 110,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 30 Aug 2025 86,420 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2024 79,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 74,108 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 74,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,268 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush/ bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,277 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside rear inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal seeping oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both number light bulb dim.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 63,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2nd tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 62,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat Belt Buckle slightly sticking under tension but functioning as intended

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 60,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,157 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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VK08 ZGF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK08 ZGF, 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 VK08 ZGF registered?

VK08 ZGF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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