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PX58 TKU

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,192 mi
Last recorded100,192 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 TKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 100,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi mount broken held up by temp fix (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside crash damage

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi mount broken held up by temp fix (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside crash damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pipe bust therefore, no brake test carried out

Pass 11 Nov 2024 97,434 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 97,419 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower Castor arms. Bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower Castor arms. Bushes perished and slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 89,630 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached droplink broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,156 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,452 miles

All tyres slightly perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2.0MM WEARING BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2.5MM WEARING BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust mounting secured with other means of security

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge (bald) but no cords showing at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering rack has some seepage/dampness of oil

Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,022 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

offside & nearside front Tyre's on 3.5mm

steering rack has some seepage/dampness of oil

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,426 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack has some seepage/dampness of oil

Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,498 miles

ADVISE Front tyre's worn on inside , pos. tracking out

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2014 42,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 42,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but cord not exposed

Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,293 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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PX58 TKU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PX58 TKU, 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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PX58 TKU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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