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CE58 VZG

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,457 mi
Last recorded86,457 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 86,457 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,711 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,853 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 76,853 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 61,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm bush has been incorrectly fitted

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 59,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,448 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 46,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 40,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,352 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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CE58 VZG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE58 VZG, 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 CE58 VZG registered?

CE58 VZG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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