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RV58 CBU

2008 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,012 mi
Last recorded155,012 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 CBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 155,012 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6 mm edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,811 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 150,655 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 139,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Rear exhaust silencer has been removed

rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2021 139,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 205/50/17 93v

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Rear exhaust silencer has been removed

Pass 14 Oct 2020 132,902 miles

knocking from front of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,776 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,331 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,442 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,315 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 72,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,359 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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RV58 CBU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV58 CBU, 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 RV58 CBU registered?

RV58 CBU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is RV58 CBU safe to buy?

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