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S40 RCC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,619 mi
Last recorded114,619 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 RCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,619 miles

Advise windscreen damaged but is not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,058 miles

Advise brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,375 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,355 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,663 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,867 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 11,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Wipers smearing.

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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S40 RCC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S40 RCC, 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 S40 RCC registered?

S40 RCC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is S40 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 RCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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