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AK58 ZFJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,244 mi
Last recorded153,244 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 153,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2025 153,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,044 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 142,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play in joint

Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,480 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,397 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 114,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 112,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,264 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 105,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 94,612 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,760 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside Front dip beam very dim

Offside Rear number plate light faulty

Fail 3 Jun 2017 83,760 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front dip beam very dim

Offside Rear number plate light faulty

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,474 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 74,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Fail 18 Jun 2014 53,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,614 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,626 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 ZFJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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