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RV58 CCJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 CCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 137,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front 2 lower suspension arms rust but not effecting vehicle safety

rear axle rust

Pass 21 Jan 2023 136,016 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 136,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle slightly sings of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle`s under body is showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,291 miles

both front tyres getting close

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear position light, one bulb inop.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,088 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 86,786 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,781 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,943 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,705 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 50,705 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,826 miles

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

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 CCJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 RV58 CCJ, 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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RV58 CCJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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