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CX58 VKN

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,813 mi
Last recorded111,813 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 VKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 111,813 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,988 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,988 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,661 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inside.rear brakes getting low.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 86,611 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre wearing on inside.rear brakes getting low.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,127 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,209 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,239 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,051 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 41,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CX58 VKN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CX58 VKN, 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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CX58 VKN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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