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SK08 RZE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,710 mi
Last recorded115,710 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 RZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield insecure

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,709 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2018 112,486 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread pattern

Fail 12 Jan 2017 108,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread pattern

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2016 105,354 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 72,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,449 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,283 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,283 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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SK08 RZE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 SK08 RZE, 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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SK08 RZE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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