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SK58 RZW

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,699 mi
Last recorded128,699 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 RZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,699 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion rear

Fail 21 Oct 2025 128,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion rear

Pass 10 Sep 2024 120,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,664 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 114,664 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps no plate lights inop (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,121 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,565 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 102,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,721 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,614 miles

Rear tyres perishing in sidewalls

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,540 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,538 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,577 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 RZW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK58 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

SK58 RZW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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