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FG58 MGX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,934 mi
Last recorded95,934 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension parts/areas corroded - both sides

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,808 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,915 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 67,915 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,273 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 64,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,217 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,217 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,425 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,748 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 MGX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGX, 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 FG58 MGX registered?

FG58 MGX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is FG58 MGX safe to buy?

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