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SK58 OKX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 OKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,992 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

oil on power steering rack no leak detected

Fail 1 Aug 2024 93,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

oil on power steering rack no leak detected

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 81,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,421 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,421 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,824 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,800 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,287 miles

both rear tyre treads stepping

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,692 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,475 miles

2 x child seats fitted in rear

Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,475 miles

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

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

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

2 x child seats fitted in rear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,913 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 30,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,863 miles

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

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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SK58 OKX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK58 OKX, 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 SK58 OKX registered?

SK58 OKX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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