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VK58 SKE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,088 mi
Last recorded148,088 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 SKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,407 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 134,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,717 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 31 Jul 2019 127,717 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,125 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing thinner on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,545 miles

Offside and near side front tyres inner edges wearing smooth

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,713 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,375 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 26 Sep 2011 51,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 SKE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

VK58 SKE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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