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AJ58 KRO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,421 mi
Last recorded145,421 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 KRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 145,421 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 145,414 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 135,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 135,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 128,015 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear discs rusted on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2021 128,015 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear discs rusted on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,086 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 119,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 110,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 110,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge - close to cords

Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,349 miles

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 12 Dec 2018 91,349 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,618 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres bald on inner edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 34,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 24,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,404 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 KRO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ58 KRO, 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 KRO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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