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WJ08 RXP

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 105,259 miles

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

Rear exhaust box skin corroded but no leak out of gasses

Pass 5 Mar 2017 92,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a light crack on the plate (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but has no leaks of gasses

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2015 72,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side tyre has cut to its outer wall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,555 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,120 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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WJ08 RXP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ08 RXP, 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

How do I check the history of WJ08 RXP?

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What year was WJ08 RXP registered?

WJ08 RXP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is WJ08 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 RXP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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