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PK58 JHU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,836 mi
Last recorded109,836 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 101,117 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 101,117 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps L.E.D units fitted. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,325 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,073 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front and rear brakes worn

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged zone "B"

Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,162 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn edges

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

Windscreen damaged zone "B"

Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,162 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn edges

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

Windscreen damaged zone "B"

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,318 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front discs and pads badly worn

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 71,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall damaged by being run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front discs and pads badly worn

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,053 miles

Front tyre are wearing inner edges

Wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyre are wearing inner edges

Wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,012 miles

nearside mirror damaged

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

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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PK58 JHU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK58 JHU, 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 PK58 JHU registered?

PK58 JHU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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