MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
centre exhaust outer skin deteriorating
front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak
nearside front suspension top mount bush/bearing creaking
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RV08 OCF safe to buy?
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