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AJ58 EKM

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,677 mi
Last recorded165,677 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 EKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 165,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 155,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 154,960 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 142,453 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,309 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded, rear box outer skin is peeling

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Fail 5 Jan 2021 129,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded, rear box outer skin is peeling

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,045 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight brake lag.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 120,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake slight brake lag.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 111,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,948 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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AJ58 EKM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ58 EKM, 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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AJ58 EKM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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