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SJ58 SXA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,779 mi
Last recorded133,779 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 SXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 133,779 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 120,847 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,019 miles

Front oil seapage at steering rack

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,682 miles

All shockers corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight sweat at power steering rack gaitors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,976 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 61,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,607 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 52,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,437 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen swept area, not affecting drivers view.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 48,437 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen swept area, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,555 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 SXA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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