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KV58 VSA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 VSA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated And excess play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,477 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 126,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 126,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 122,517 miles

exhaust silencers detriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,860 miles

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

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

exhaust silencers detriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2022 111,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,389 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 99,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,201 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,949 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,299 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,888 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,658 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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KV58 VSA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV58 VSA, 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 KV58 VSA registered?

KV58 VSA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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