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LS58 KLA

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,517 mi
Last recorded179,517 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 KLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 179,517 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle and exhaust casing and cover

Fail 20 Sep 2022 179,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side rear tyres worn unevenly

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2021 174,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 166,562 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 166,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,287 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 154,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,196 miles

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

slight play from both front steering arms/steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2018 140,196 miles

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

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

slight play from both front steering arms/steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,382 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 130,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,263 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,129 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 97,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,340 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

rear brake pads halfworn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,126 miles

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

rear brake pads halfworn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,591 miles

minor stone chips in swept area

nearside rear tyre wearing low on shoulders

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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LS58 KLA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LS58 KLA, 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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LS58 KLA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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