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RJ58 HDF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,007 mi
Last recorded137,007 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 HDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,007 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 137,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,288 miles

2x rear drop links have slight play

2x rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 114,056 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 103,462 miles

2x rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2015 93,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 83,662 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 83,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 77,432 miles

NS headlight light output reduced slightly.

Fail 24 May 2013 77,432 miles

NS headlight light output reduced slightly.

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

Pass 22 May 2012 64,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 64,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RJ58 HDF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ58 HDF, 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 RJ58 HDF registered?

RJ58 HDF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is RJ58 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 HDF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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