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RV08 HGZ

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,160 mi
Last recorded156,160 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 156,160 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 148,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 148,992 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 135,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,778 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,361 miles

Central Mid box is corroded and pealing

Front Front wipers smearing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators flashing white slightly but not less than 50% of the original colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on edge and stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 121,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear most bush worn resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear most bush worn resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Mid box is corroded and pealing

Front Front wipers smearing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators flashing white slightly but not less than 50% of the original colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on edge and stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,990 miles

under tray fitted and engine covers

Fail 13 Feb 2019 110,988 miles

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

under tray fitted and engine covers

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,352 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

front tyres bald on edges on raised platform sections of tread

Fail 14 Feb 2017 88,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres bald on edges on raised platform sections of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,243 miles

rear pads getting low

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear pads getting low

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Feb 2015 68,960 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,672 miles

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 HGZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGZ, 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 RV08 HGZ registered?

RV08 HGZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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