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SA58 VJL

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,697 mi
Last recorded171,697 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 VJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 171,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 159,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 149,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,708 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 air freshners ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2020 126,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,375 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,879 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,428 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,597 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre slight wear to inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,669 miles

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

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

both front tyres are below 1.6mm legal limit outwith mot prescribed areas...advise to replace.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres are below 1.6mm legal limit outwith mot prescribed areas...advise to replace.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,760 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack at sidewalls

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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SA58 VJL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA58 VJL, 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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SA58 VJL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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