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AV57 RVJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,604 mi
Last recorded153,604 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 RVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 153,604 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 153,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 142,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 142,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 126,885 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

front inner brake discs corroded and badly worn

nearside front coil spring corroded

no print out on emissions

rear pads wearing low

Fail 25 Nov 2015 126,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,352 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 106,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,319 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,626 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear unevenly

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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AV57 RVJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV57 RVJ, 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 AV57 RVJ registered?

AV57 RVJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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