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AK58 HRL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 96,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 85,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,235 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,437 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,162 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 48,159 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,840 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,921 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,068 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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AK58 HRL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AK58 HRL, 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 AK58 HRL?

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What year was AK58 HRL registered?

AK58 HRL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is AK58 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 HRL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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