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SJ58 SWK

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,591 mi
Last recorded98,591 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 SWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms connected to rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 98,588 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms connected to rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 76,822 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,261 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,890 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,645 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,914 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,156 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,933 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 23,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,995 miles

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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SJ58 SWK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ58 SWK, 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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SJ58 SWK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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