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RJ58 HFT

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 HFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,776 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 85,776 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 80,725 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 18 May 2013 72,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 72,345 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 62,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 52,829 miles

Slight rusting on discs from being stood.

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

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 HFT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

RJ58 HFT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is RJ58 HFT safe to buy?

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