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CV58 WZB

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 WZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,992 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R Tyre worn outer wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under the vehicle muddy rear side

Fail 6 Oct 2022 104,992 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R Tyre worn outer wall

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under the vehicle muddy rear side

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,806 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake pedal slightly soft

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front and Rear (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R Inner side worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 91,700 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R Inner side worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,970 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,970 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 58,319 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,281 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 39,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,578 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has perishing and cracked between the treads

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare wheel not secure in boot

Uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 28,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare wheel not secure in boot

Uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f wheel rim has a slight dent on inner rim edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,065 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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CV58 WZB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV58 WZB, 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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CV58 WZB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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