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DE58 MVL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,140 mi
Last recorded161,140 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 MVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 161,140 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 161,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 140,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,610 miles

Exhaust Silencer Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre and outter worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 130,338 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre and outter worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,992 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres 0mm on edges + o/s/f has slight damage to outer sidewall with cords visible

Fail 25 Aug 2016 122,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front tyres 0mm on edges + o/s/f has slight damage to outer sidewall with cords visible

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,400 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 117,374 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,953 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

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 MVL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVL, 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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What year was DE58 MVL registered?

DE58 MVL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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