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LR58 GSV

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,939 mi
Last recorded123,939 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 GSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 123,939 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 117,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 117,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 113,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,997 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust insecure just met requirements (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2020 108,997 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust insecure just met requirements (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2019 104,479 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,647 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 93,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,707 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 88,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 83,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,177 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 38,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LR58 GSV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR58 GSV, 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 LR58 GSV registered?

LR58 GSV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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