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RV08 OCF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,218 mi
Last recorded145,218 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 145,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

front wipers are deteriorating

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

rear exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling

Fail 13 Sep 2022 145,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

front wipers are deteriorating

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

rear exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling

Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,156 miles

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorating

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak

nearside front suspension top mount bush/bearing creaking

Fail 7 Sep 2021 134,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorating

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak

nearside front suspension top mount bush/bearing creaking

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,389 miles

Exhaust Centre Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

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

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly Smooth In Places Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 123,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust Centre Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

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

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly Smooth In Places Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2019 116,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 116,381 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,620 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,358 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,647 miles

Near side front orange side marker lamp inoperative.

Off side front tyre inner tread are worn low. No tread.

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 OCF 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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

RV08 OCF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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