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GU58 WSF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,101 mi
Last recorded95,101 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 WSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 95,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,553 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,215 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,929 miles

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

silencer outer skin rusted

sill covers /undertray fitted

tracking may need checked

Pass 23 May 2019 64,692 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2019 64,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Split from pad backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front number plate deteriorated

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 58,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,467 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight when rotated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight when rotated

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,043 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 21,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,836 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 12,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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GU58 WSF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GU58 WSF, 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 GU58 WSF registered?

GU58 WSF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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