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RO08 GKE

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,083 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,756 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,754 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,377 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 72,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,877 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 71,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,999 miles

Advise slight misting of oil on gear box

Offside Advise slight misting of oil from steering rack

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,961 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 69,961 miles

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

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

Advise oil leaking from gear box

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox fluid leak from reverse light switch

Fail 31 Dec 2014 67,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox fluid leak from reverse light switch

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,438 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,438 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres very close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,487 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 44,487 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges stepped design.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,129 miles

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 GKE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GKE, 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 RO08 GKE registered?

RO08 GKE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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