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LM58 UNV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 UNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 99,704 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 97,996 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 96,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,700 miles

Both rear coils springs corroded and slightly corrosion to rear axle components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,737 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 92,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,614 miles

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner facings

Fail 7 Oct 2015 148,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner facings

Pass 24 Sep 2014 138,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration

Pass 18 Oct 2013 127,490 miles

centre exhaust box starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,940 miles

centre exhausr silencer showing early signs of deterioration

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,125 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 95,125 miles

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

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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LM58 UNV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM58 UNV, 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 LM58 UNV registered?

LM58 UNV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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