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RV58 OUL

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,845 mi
Last recorded201,845 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 OUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 201,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 197,056 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 197,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 189,686 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not causing exhaust leak

N/S/F fog lamp inop

N/S/R reflector cracked

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 189,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not causing exhaust leak

N/S/F fog lamp inop

N/S/R reflector cracked

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 184,992 miles

N/S/R reflector water ingress

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in O/S/R anti roll bar drop link

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 22 Dec 2016 184,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R reflector water ingress

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in O/S/R anti roll bar drop link

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 14 Nov 2015 178,871 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 178,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 169,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 169,644 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 164,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 157,003 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 157,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 112,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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 OUL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

RV58 OUL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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