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RJ58 HFP

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,693 mi
Last recorded120,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 HFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,013 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2024 106,011 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 97,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 91,416 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres very perished and splitting in treads

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2019 91,416 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and nearside rear tyres very perished and splitting in treads

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front marker light inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,027 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,699 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres perished and 0 inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, ref seat belt inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,428 miles

Nearside plastic sill insecure.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 47,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 HFP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

RJ58 HFP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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