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MK58 TVJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,160 mi
Last recorded152,160 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 TVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 152,160 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 152,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 130,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f inner (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror casing damaged

engine oil leak

middle exhaust box corroded

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs worn inner inside face

Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,902 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

mirror damaged and side repeater o/s/f

Fail 14 Nov 2015 121,902 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

mirror damaged and side repeater o/s/f

Fail 16 Oct 2015 121,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,900 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 102,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,068 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 84,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,967 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,155 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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MK58 TVJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK58 TVJ, 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 MK58 TVJ registered?

MK58 TVJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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