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FL08 RNZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,446 mi
Last recorded136,446 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 RNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 136,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,600 miles

Engine cover&Under vehicle splash guard tray fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chips across windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,696 miles

Just acceptable stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Tyre pressures low.

Under front of vehicle covered.

Wear, corrosion and scoring to front brake discs.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 127,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,265 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 122,264 miles

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

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

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,888 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,657 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,681 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,058 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 9 Dec 2013 78,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 48,048 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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FL08 RNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RNZ, 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 FL08 RNZ registered?

FL08 RNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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