MOT Status
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125,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limint advise too change (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emissions just acceptable on limit (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer box also very corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge very close to limit, also has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, also starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emissions just acceptable on limit (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer box also very corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge very close to limit, also has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, also starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
1. Exhaust Box outer skin corroded & Loose
Engine Cover & Under tray Fitted
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight worn rubbers & Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Close too Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front object in headlight
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
emissions 0,00
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front object in headlight
Nearside Rear position lamp has one bulb out
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
emissions 0,00
Engine cover & Undertray
Nearside Front Two small chips on windscreen
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust back box skin corroded
o/s/r tyre bald on inner tread close to cords advise to change
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)
Engine cover & Undertray
Front Both tyres worn edges
Nearside Front Two small chips on windscreen
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust back box skin corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre nail in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre nail in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres bald inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK08 XMD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RK08 XMD, 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 RK08 XMD registered?
RK08 XMD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 April 2008.
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