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RA08 GRX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,620 mi
Last recorded112,620 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,620 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,616 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,513 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 87,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,047 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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RA08 GRX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RA08 GRX, 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 RA08 GRX registered?

RA08 GRX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is RA08 GRX safe to buy?

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