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ST08 RYD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 RYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens hasa small cracked but not affect output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offsida front headlamp lens has some condansation

Pass 12 May 2021 115,714 miles

Exhaust flex pipe damaged

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,325 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,086 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,779 miles

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,779 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17w (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,410 miles

inside edge of front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 77,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17/y (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to cords on inner edges close to limit

inside edge of front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,211 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,729 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,848 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,466 miles

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

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

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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ST08 RYD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST08 RYD, 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 ST08 RYD registered?

ST08 RYD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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