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AG58 JAN

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,488 mi
Last recorded69,488 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 JAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,488 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,729 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,877 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 66,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,143 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

General corrosion on under side of vehicle

Rear most exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 64,139 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,157 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 61,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,106 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,106 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 38,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,269 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 13,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,520 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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AG58 JAN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG58 JAN, 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 AG58 JAN registered?

AG58 JAN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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