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NA08 RVK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

253,757 mi
Last recorded253,757 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 RVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 253,757 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 253,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 245,591 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 236,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever high

Pass 12 Jun 2018 227,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 214,664 miles

Nearside Front fog light out

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 214,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both upper and lower (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front fog light out

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 191,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 174,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 174,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 150,359 miles

emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 121,085 miles

Rear discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,122 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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NA08 RVK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NA08 RVK, 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 NA08 RVK registered?

NA08 RVK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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