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LS58 XAD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,206 mi
Last recorded136,206 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 XAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 131,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,487 miles

Chips & scratches to windscreen.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,795 miles

scratches to screen

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,345 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 120,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,704 miles

all 4 tyres worn to inner edge

rear brake discs worn / corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,695 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn to inner edge

rear brake discs worn / corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,083 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,759 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 100,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,345 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear trailing arm front bushes perishing and starting to split

Fail 8 Sep 2015 95,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear trailing arm front bushes perishing and starting to split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,126 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,517 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,329 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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LS58 XAD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LS58 XAD, 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 LS58 XAD?

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What year was LS58 XAD registered?

LS58 XAD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is LS58 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 XAD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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