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RO08 VNY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,545 mi
Last recorded183,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 183,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on coil springs

front & rear brake pads low

offside front & rear doors damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2017 174,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,563 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,295 miles

front bumper has slight accident damage

rear pads low

Fail 28 Mar 2014 105,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bumper has slight accident damage

rear pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,557 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 57,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 32,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RO08 VNY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 VNY registered?

RO08 VNY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 VNY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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