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SK58 OLJ

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,606 mi
Last recorded138,606 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 OLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 138,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 138,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,477 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 128,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,245 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 124,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 115,077 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 89,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 89,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,891 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 38,891 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,755 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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SK58 OLJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

SK58 OLJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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