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VK58 AYL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,041 mi
Last recorded207,041 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 AYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 207,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer skin ()

engine covers fitted

exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded and splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2015 192,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 139,645 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 129,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,039 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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VK58 AYL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK58 AYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK58 AYL registered?

VK58 AYL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is VK58 AYL safe to buy?

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