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SV58 ONZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,724 mi
Last recorded127,724 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 ONZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 127,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 120,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust skin missing but not blowing

Fail 4 Jul 2023 120,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust skin missing but not blowing

Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 102,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip snapped off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,261 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,753 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 82,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,431 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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SV58 ONZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV58 ONZ, 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 SV58 ONZ registered?

SV58 ONZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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