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PN58 MXO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,964 mi
Last recorded128,964 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 MXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,964 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox weeping n/s driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

footbrake rubber showing deterioration

Fail 2 Feb 2026 128,964 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox weeping n/s driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

footbrake rubber showing deterioration

Pass 31 Jan 2025 122,480 miles

exhaust rear mounting corroded

number plates deteriorated

very slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Feb 2024 111,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive +contamination rack boots etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 111,590 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive +contamination rack boots etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both deteriorated on limit (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust mounts corroded

o/s front+n/s rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2023 102,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both deteriorated on limit (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust mounts corroded

o/s front+n/s rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,394 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 87,314 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,269 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,755 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,986 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,322 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,322 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

cannot open boot

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish/crack

offside rear tyre has a screw/nail in the tread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,889 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Front brake pads about 70-80% worn

Front wipers smeering screen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,841 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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PN58 MXO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol 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 PN58 MXO, 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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PN58 MXO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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