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RV58 CFP

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 CFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 134,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 128,581 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,560 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 118,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,698 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 104,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,846 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre very low on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre very low on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,325 miles

Front tyres wearing on iner edge

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 69,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing on iner edge

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,425 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,698 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 CFP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RV58 CFP, 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 CFP registered?

RV58 CFP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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