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OU58 CRV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 CRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 114,245 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 113,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 113,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 113,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 112,944 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 112,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 112,452 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 111,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 109,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 109,078 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 106,733 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 101,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 90,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 90,345 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OU58 CRV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU58 CRV, 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 OU58 CRV registered?

OU58 CRV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is OU58 CRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 CRV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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