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LS58 KLV

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,616 mi
Last recorded217,616 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 KLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 217,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 217,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2022 213,462 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake discs too small for the braking system fitted by the manufacturer

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 201,068 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 189,284 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 189,284 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 181,619 miles

O/S/F side marker lamp inop

control exhaust box corroding

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Sep 2019 181,615 miles

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

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

O/S/F side marker lamp inop

control exhaust box corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Aug 2018 169,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 169,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 143,252 miles

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,274 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,267 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,510 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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LS58 KLV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KLV, 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 LS58 KLV registered?

LS58 KLV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LS58 KLV safe to buy?

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