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VK58 VZC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 VZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,462 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 62,547 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 VZC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZC, 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

How do I check the history of VK58 VZC?

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What year was VK58 VZC registered?

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

Is VK58 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 VZC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK58 VZC have outstanding finance?

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