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RV08 ZCA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,168 mi
Last recorded103,168 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ZCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,168 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,183 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 99,181 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,953 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,875 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 78,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,383 miles

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,923 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZCA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 ZCA registered?

RV08 ZCA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is RV08 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 ZCA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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