VOLVO S40 GK08AXB has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLVO S40 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,036 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 09:51.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Saturday 26th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GK08AXB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH DECEMBER 202671,036 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 202571,036 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 202426TH DECEMBER 202568,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED27TH DECEMBER 202468,593 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202319TH DECEMBER 202465,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 202365,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202219TH DECEMBER 202363,082 MI
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 202263,082 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202114TH DECEMBER 202260,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202014TH DECEMBER 202157,444 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201914TH DECEMBER 202054,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201814TH DECEMBER 201951,780 MI
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 201851,771 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201714TH DECEMBER 201848,578 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mount Corroded And Insecure But System Still Adequately Supported
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201613TH DECEMBER 201745,818 MI
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 201645,808 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20153RD NOVEMBER 201639,647 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201431ST OCTOBER 201535,366 MI
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 201435,360 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201331ST OCTOBER 201430,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED9TH JULY 20128TH JULY 201321,343 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 201116TH JUNE 201213,306 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK08AXB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

GK08AXB MOT Comments

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GK08AXB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,036 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,179 miles

GK08AXB FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration GK08AXB was manufactured on Friday 18th July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 71,036 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 4,179 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK08AXB has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 39 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GK08AXB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 GK08AXB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK08AXB Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 GK08AXB does have Tax. Read more

When does GK08AXB Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK08AXB will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK08AXB MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK08AXB will expire in 8 months on Saturday 26th December 2026. Read more

When did GK08AXB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK08AXB was on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 09:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK08AXB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GK08AXB we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK08AXB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GK08AXB we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK08AXB?

GK08AXB is registered as a 2008 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has GK08AXB done?

The odometer reading for GK08AXB at the last MOT in December 2025 was 71,036 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,179 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK08AXB?

The vehicle GK08AXB was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 18th July 2008. Read more

What colour is GK08AXB?

The official colour of GK08AXB is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GK08AXB have?

GK08AXB has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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