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SV58 RFE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,655 mi
Last recorded151,655 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 RFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,655 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 151,645 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre badly worn, tyre strength is compromised.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 144,595 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,445 miles

Coolant leak header tank split/cracked ()

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 137,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak header tank split/cracked ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,205 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,572 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, inner, rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,354 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 123,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective rear most (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,546 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear boot will not open at time of test [but still can do inspection through rear seats in to boot space]

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,908 miles

Rear boot lid wont open but still can inspect in side boot space

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis under arch cover loose (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 43,227 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,361 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 RFE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RFE, 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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SV58 RFE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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