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RJ58 HEV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 99,168 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,838 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,979 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear exhaust lower heat shield slightly detached.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,682 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 85,682 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,200 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,083 miles

Sill covers fitted

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 HEV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ58 HEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ58 HEV registered?

RJ58 HEV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is RJ58 HEV safe to buy?

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