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LG58 VVD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,311 mi
Last recorded106,311 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 VVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 106,311 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,246 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,192 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,664 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 62,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,495 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 41,495 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,900 miles

off side front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres cracking up on side walls

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,459 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,586 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,351 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 19,351 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 14,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,326 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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LG58 VVD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LG58 VVD, 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 LG58 VVD registered?

LG58 VVD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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