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LM58 VSC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,536 mi
Last recorded114,536 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 VSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 109,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 109,210 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken/missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre If gone through unrepairable too close to outer edge ()

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

Signs of front end damage as front cross member/impact support bent/creased no chassie leg damage

Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,737 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 105,694 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,367 miles

Nearside Front Amber marker light inop

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 46,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 28,959 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 28,300 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 15,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,835 miles

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

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

Offside 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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LM58 VSC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM58 VSC, 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 LM58 VSC registered?

LM58 VSC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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