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AO58 UBG

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,041 mi
Last recorded185,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 185,041 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 184,787 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 179,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 172,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 163,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 155,187 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 154,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 139,794 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 129,015 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 128,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 106,888 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

anti skid svc warning on display

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,225 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 73,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 56,086 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 56,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,806 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)

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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AO58 UBG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO58 UBG, 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 AO58 UBG registered?

AO58 UBG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is AO58 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 UBG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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