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FG58 LZN

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,350 mi
Last recorded122,350 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 LZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,161 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,945 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 108,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 85,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,127 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,734 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,932 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing

Fail 6 Aug 2016 46,932 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 39,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges, recommend wheel alignment

Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,495 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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FG58 LZN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc diesel 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 FG58 LZN, 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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FG58 LZN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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