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PX58 TLZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,441 mi
Last recorded134,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 TLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 134,441 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 134,284 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 125,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front spring corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 125,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front spring corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,935 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack slightly weeping

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2021 118,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack slightly weeping

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 112,367 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,601 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 103,601 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 92,737 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,406 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 86,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges-advise tracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,841 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine and sills covered

exhaust corroded

service light on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine and sills covered

exhaust corroded

service light on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,440 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded/Worn (More Offside)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,212 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,649 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,468 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage on outer wall

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 TLZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PX58 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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