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RV08 HGK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,688 mi
Last recorded143,688 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 140,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak. Exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 136,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 136,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 128,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,407 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,179 miles

Back Box of Exhaust Corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,600 miles

Centre box of exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,600 miles

Centre box of exhaust corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,115 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,452 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,452 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RV08 HGK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV08 HGK, 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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RV08 HGK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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