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MK58 TWV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,300 mi
Last recorded136,300 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 TWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 136,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 128,121 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,736 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 121,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & devoid of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & devoid of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,524 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,557 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,299 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger for flexi snapped off (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside and outside edges below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 73,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2016 73,733 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,710 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jan 2014 55,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,633 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TWV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TWV, 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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MK58 TWV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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