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SW08 RVX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,300 mi
Last recorded58,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 RVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,300 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 57,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,895 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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SW08 RVX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW08 RVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW08 RVX?

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What year was SW08 RVX registered?

SW08 RVX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is SW08 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 RVX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW08 RVX have outstanding finance?

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