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AK58 HNG

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,083 miles

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

plastic covers

Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 117,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 106,907 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,222 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 100,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 97,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 446,919 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front wipers smearing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1mm inside edge, outside testable area/tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,366 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,953 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 57,953 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,131 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 29,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre has slight spit in tyre wall.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,135 miles

nsf tyre has slight spit in tyre wall.

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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AK58 HNG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 AK58 HNG, 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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AK58 HNG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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