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RV58 WZH

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,294 mi
Last recorded160,294 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 WZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 160,294 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on master cylinder, suspect brake pipe union may be cross threaded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet strut to weak to hold bonnet up

engine induction hose, deteriorated and leaking,, recommend attention

front undertray, slight loose

n/s parking brake performance is lower than the o/s,, recommend check

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

undertrays/sill covers etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 18 Dec 2019 156,242 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure recommend attention (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light recommend attention (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass defective, mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise handbrake lever, and footbrake pedal travel

front under tray insecure

rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Fail 11 Dec 2019 156,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords completely devoid of tread on inner edge,,, cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure recommend attention (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light recommend attention (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass defective, mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise handbrake lever, and footbrake pedal travel

front under tray insecure

rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 4 Dec 2018 149,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advance foot brake pedal travel

rear exhaust silencer box deteriortated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Fail 3 Dec 2018 149,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed devoid of tread on inner edge, cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

advance handbrake lever travel

o/s handbrake performance low

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16% recommend check

rear exhaust silencer box deteriortated

recommend check steering track

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside side marker light not working

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 129,560 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre persished between the tread

outer skin of exhaust backbox has a large section missing, strongly advise replacement

Fail 22 Apr 2016 129,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre persished between the tread

outer skin of exhaust backbox has a large section missing, strongly advise replacement

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,847 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 123,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Note: Exhaust center box outer skin corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 111,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 111,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cv boots slight grease leak from clips

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 WZH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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