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SL58 RZS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,540 mi
Last recorded172,540 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 RZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 172,540 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body has sign of slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 161,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 152,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 141,140 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,335 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 89,204 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,204 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,139 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,719 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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SL58 RZS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SL58 RZS, 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 SL58 RZS registered?

SL58 RZS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is SL58 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 RZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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