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M29 RTW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,919 mi
Last recorded68,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 RTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 64,844 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 41,263 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 41,263 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,979 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,021 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,373 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,452 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 20,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,166 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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M29 RTW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M29 RTW, 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 M29 RTW registered?

M29 RTW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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