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RJ08 WZB

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 WZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 120,424 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both . ADVISE REPLACEMENT . (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,095 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 115,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,977 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,654 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,598 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,806 miles

Offside front tyre has minor chunks out on side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside front tyre has minor chunks out on side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 87,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 71,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,658 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,658 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,418 miles

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.

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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RJ08 WZB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJ08 WZB, 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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RJ08 WZB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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