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VN08 JXX

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,231 mi
Last recorded88,231 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 JXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,231 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank has split ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 75,516 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 75,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,076 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 74,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 68,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,217 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn uneven inner egde

o/s/rear tyre worn inner egde

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,524 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,648 miles

Nearside front sidemarker light n/w

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,723 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,522 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,663 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 JXX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JXX, 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 VN08 JXX registered?

VN08 JXX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VN08 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 JXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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