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RK58 WWC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,760 mi
Last recorded185,760 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 WWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 185,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 179,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 173,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 168,528 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 162,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 162,460 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 146,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 5.88 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Disconnected (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Backbox heatshield insecure

Backbox outer casing broken

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sligh play in rack end ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge 214/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 214/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge 214/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 23 May 2018 133,892 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 133,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 127,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Marker bulb inop

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Marker bulb inop

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 127,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Marker bulb inop

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Marker bulb inop

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,922 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,427 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 102,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,595 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,420 miles

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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RK58 WWC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RK58 WWC, 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 RK58 WWC registered?

RK58 WWC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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