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VK08 ZGR

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,456 mi
Last recorded114,456 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZGR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 114,456 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR COVER MISSING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE IN REAR SCREEN (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 113,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 112,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 108,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 79,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,784 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,268 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 ZGR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VK08 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

VK08 ZGR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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