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RV08 OBM

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,704 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 70,691 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 66,361 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 60,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack in lense letting in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack in lense letting in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 42,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,484 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,286 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,037 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 OBM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV08 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

RV08 OBM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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