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SV58 RKX

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,337 mi
Last recorded136,337 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 RKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 136,337 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal-to-metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak Bleed valve ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point, cracking / perishing, has multiple splits in tread and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,636 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,135 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear on front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s gaiters adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 121,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear on front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s gaiters adrift (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 119,519 miles

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

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

Wet Weather , Under Tray Fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 119,519 miles

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

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

Wet Weather , Under Tray Fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 115,476 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 109,930 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 109,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 103,895 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 103,895 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,741 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,812 miles

Rear Box Deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,934 miles

head light aim on minimum and wont adjust

nearside rear tyre slight cut in side wall

rear back box starting to deteriate slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,365 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 RKX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

SV58 RKX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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