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FL08 RNO

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,914 mi
Last recorded183,914 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 RNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 183,914 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 183,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 170,428 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,185 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 134,358 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting/separating - weakening

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible - child seat fitted

corrosion to exhaust silencer

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres bold inner edges - close to mot limit - monitor or replace

rear lower control arm bushes perishing/worn

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Apr 2019 134,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting/separating - weakening

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible - child seat fitted

corrosion to exhaust silencer

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres bold inner edges - close to mot limit - monitor or replace

rear lower control arm bushes perishing/worn

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,281 miles

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

corrosion/wear to brake discs

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some front brake imbalance + n/s/f brake judder

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

wear/splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,272 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

corrosion/wear to brake discs

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some front brake imbalance + n/s/f brake judder

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

wear/splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,060 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,432 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,519 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,237 miles

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

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

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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FL08 RNO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL08 RNO, 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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FL08 RNO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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