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GX58 DGE

2008 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V4084,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,002 miles

Front and drivers rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear discs deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and drivers rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front pads starting to get low

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,029 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outers but able to fully test adult belts

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,262 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 71,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,740 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 62,062 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 62,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 50,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,746 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 40,746 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,836 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 17,836 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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GX58 DGE is a 2008 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 84,591 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX58 DGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX58 DGE registered?

GX58 DGE is a 2008 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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