MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
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))
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))
under tray fitted and engine covers
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under tray fitted and engine covers
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
under trays and engine covers fitted
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
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
rear pads getting low
under trays and engine cover fitted
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RV08 HGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV08 HGZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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