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LV58 LWT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,787 mi
Last recorded147,787 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 LWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 147,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 137,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 131,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 129,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,686 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 125,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus outer wall starting to split requires attention (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge plus wearing uneven

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,858 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner section

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,342 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 122,342 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,143 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,104 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,090 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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LV58 LWT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LV58 LWT, 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 LV58 LWT registered?

LV58 LWT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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