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AJ58 GFG

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 120,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,993 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 99,908 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 99,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc has a score mark

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all tyres slightly distorted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high head light will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high head light will not adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bald

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions to clean to register

sill covers fitted

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,008 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,864 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 32,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on tread wearing on inside edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre low on tread wearing on inside edge close to limit

Fail 16 Sep 2011 25,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on tread wearing on inside edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre low on tread wearing on inside edge close to limit

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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AJ58 GFG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ58 GFG, 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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AJ58 GFG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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