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DE58 MVY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,409 mi
Last recorded63,409 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 MVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 63,409 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 63,409 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 61,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,166 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 47,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,039 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working cruse light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,168 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 38,168 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,782 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 26,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,527 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,948 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DE58 MVY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE58 MVY, 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 DE58 MVY registered?

DE58 MVY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is DE58 MVY safe to buy?

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