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RE08 OSZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 102,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 100,086 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 94,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive offside differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp deteriorated/projected pattern deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,597 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive evidence of leak at offside differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 91,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive evidence of leak at offside differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 88,483 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired both side (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,140 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,135 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,950 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 77,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,207 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,964 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 38,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,485 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 36,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RE08 OSZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE08 OSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 OSZ registered?

RE08 OSZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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