MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
exhaust corroded
exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing caliper clip (1.1.21 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
exhaust corroded
exhaust heatshield loose
Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front body wing corroded however no sharp edges present
Offside Front Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/F inner CV gaiter split/cracking.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear silencer outer skin corroded.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel intermittently hitting stop (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF08 CVG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 RF08 CVG, 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 RF08 CVG registered?
RF08 CVG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 2008.
Is RF08 CVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF08 CVG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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