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CX58 VLO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,727 mi
Last recorded146,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 146,727 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,488 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 111,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,465 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 104,460 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 54,590 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 54,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 44,095 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 36,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,353 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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CX58 VLO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX58 VLO, 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 CX58 VLO registered?

CX58 VLO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is CX58 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX58 VLO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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