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RO57 KUB

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,394 mi
Last recorded112,394 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 KUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,394 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,982 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under the body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,908 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,347 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,079 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,315 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RO57 KUB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO57 KUB, 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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RO57 KUB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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