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VK08 ZGT

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 122,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 122,861 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 117,990 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 117,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 106,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 106,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,077 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,796 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 84,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,745 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,880 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 May 2015 39,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 39,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 33,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,457 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)

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 ZGT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK08 ZGT, 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 VK08 ZGT registered?

VK08 ZGT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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