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CV58 ENU

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 ENU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 119,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 119,081 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam doesn't stay on permanently (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 99,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2022 99,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2021 90,063 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn + has a nail

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,116 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn

Clutch slip

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,252 miles

o/s+n/sf tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,251 miles

Both front tyre inner edges scrubbing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 35,034 miles

o/s+n/s front tyres inner edge worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,034 miles

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

o/s+n/s front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,560 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly uneven

Pass 6 Apr 2012 26,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to o/s/r light unit . but not effecting operation

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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CV58 ENU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV58 ENU, 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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CV58 ENU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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