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MF58 MXH

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 MXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 99,003 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 93,092 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F and N/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 85,928 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,266 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,267 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 71,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both d bushs (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened rear bush on arm (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,242 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,498 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 21,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,616 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,020 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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MF58 MXH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MF58 MXH, 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 MF58 MXH registered?

MF58 MXH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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