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LR58 WXL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,119 mi
Last recorded198,119 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 WXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 198,119 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 13 May 2020 198,119 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 190,928 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 188,160 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 188,160 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 185,415 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 185,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover split. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 179,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 161,063 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 147,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 145,937 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 131,983 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 131,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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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 WXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 LR58 WXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 WXL registered?

LR58 WXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2008.

Is LR58 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 WXL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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