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RO08 FSZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,478 mi
Last recorded117,478 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 117,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2024 117,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 109,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 102,339 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 102,339 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak under engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 93,321 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 87,043 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 87,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 79,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 72,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre treads choppy

Fail 24 May 2017 72,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre treads choppy

Pass 23 May 2016 66,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/r

frt & rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,690 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 54,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,368 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs discolouring, Offside front mirror cover missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RO08 FSZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO08 FSZ, 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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RO08 FSZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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