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MK58 TWP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,394 mi
Last recorded105,394 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 TWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 105,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 102,486 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,166 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 101,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 98,282 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,936 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 93,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,682 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 92,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,388 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,388 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,692 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,691 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,662 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,058 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)

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 TWP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

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

Is MK58 TWP safe to buy?

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