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AJ58 KPF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,508 mi
Last recorded71,508 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 KPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 71,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 71,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light in/op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front washer jets insecure (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 64,656 miles

Headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 64,656 miles

Headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,851 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,000 miles

Front wipers noisy/smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,284 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,972 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 22,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,906 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 KPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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