MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
gearbox fluid leak from reverse light switch
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
both front tyres very close to legal limit on inner edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres very close to legal limit on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges stepped design.
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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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.
Is RO08 GKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO08 GKE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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