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AK58 UWP

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,264 mi
Last recorded157,264 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 UWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 157,264 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 157,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 151,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 151,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,881 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play detected at both front steering rack inner joints. ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 136,006 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 136,005 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 134,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk cover damaged.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 134,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk cover damaged.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 132,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,135 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,134 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Both tyres wearing low,3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing low.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,817 miles

snow tyres on front

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nsf tyre inner edge has slight cut

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,234 miles

front wiper blades slightly smeary

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in the tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,806 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 UWP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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