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VN08 JXW

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,495 mi
Last recorded40,495 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 JXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,610 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 34,608 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 33,166 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,844 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge

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

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,353 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,621 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 14,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,814 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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VN08 JXW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red 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 VN08 JXW, 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 VN08 JXW registered?

VN08 JXW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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