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DG58 EEW

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,133 mi
Last recorded194,133 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 EEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 194,133 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel damaged.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 181,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 168,479 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 151,057 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 151,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 140,266 miles

oilleak

Pass 16 Apr 2020 134,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 134,844 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 125,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,639 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2017 119,639 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,700 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Oct 2016 103,700 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,470 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,698 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,698 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,013 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 66,383 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 66,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DG58 EEW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DG58 EEW, 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 DG58 EEW registered?

DG58 EEW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is DG58 EEW safe to buy?

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