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RO08 VNZ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,074 mi
Last recorded45,074 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 45,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 45,074 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 26,811 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 26,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNZ, 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

How do I check the history of RO08 VNZ?

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What year was RO08 VNZ registered?

RO08 VNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is RO08 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 VNZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO08 VNZ have outstanding finance?

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