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RE08 XUC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,707 mi
Last recorded179,707 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 179,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 179,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 169,302 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 169,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 160,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 154,340 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

REAR DISCS POOR / WORN

Pass 2 Oct 2017 146,570 miles

OSF inner brake pad low.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF,OSF and OSR. Heavy wear at inner shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 146,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

OSF inner brake pad low.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF,OSF and OSR. Heavy wear at inner shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,279 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 2 Oct 2015 132,420 miles

N/s/f tyres on limit

Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 113,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,736 miles

both frount tyres are 2mm

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,908 miles

advise front discs / pads wearing low

advise front tyres close to 1.6mm limit

advise n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

advise rear discs wearing low

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 XUC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUC, 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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RE08 XUC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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