CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR58 GPZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,790 mi
Last recorded208,790 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 GPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 208,790 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front wheel arch corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Slight play in near side front inner steering arm

Pass 23 Oct 2023 197,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 191,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 185,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 181,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 176,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 161,132 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 161,132 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 145,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 132,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 132,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,046 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,826 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 103,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracking in treads and on sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,318 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR58 GPZ 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 LR58 GPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR58 GPZ?

You can check the full history of LR58 GPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR58 GPZ registered?

LR58 GPZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is LR58 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 GPZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR58 GPZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR58 GPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.