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DE58 FMK

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 FMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,098 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 131,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 123,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 123,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 99,925 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 99,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,129 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 93,115 miles

Nearside 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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,882 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,246 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement botjh (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement botjh (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 56,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,294 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2011 10,484 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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DE58 FMK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 DE58 FMK, 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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DE58 FMK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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