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RV58 OSF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,306 mi
Last recorded191,306 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 OSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 191,306 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 181,539 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 175,746 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 175,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 166,106 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 166,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 152,190 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 152,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2016 44,396 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear door has slight damage

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded rear hanger corroded

Fail 28 May 2016 44,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear door has slight damage

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded rear hanger corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 121,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 109,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,853 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 OSF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

RV58 OSF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RV58 OSF safe to buy?

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