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VN58 CWF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,062 mi
Last recorded152,062 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 CWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 152,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 138,396 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 138,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 118,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 118,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres poor on edges

handbrake high

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,220 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,220 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust deteoriated

Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

screen blades slightly smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,647 miles

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

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

screen blades slightly smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,251 miles

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

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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VN58 CWF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN58 CWF, 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 VN58 CWF registered?

VN58 CWF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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The MOT history for VN58 CWF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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