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SA58 LGG

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,294 mi
Last recorded104,294 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 LGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 100,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,705 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 89,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,267 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 83,689 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,958 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 73,958 miles

Exhaust system insecure front at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,550 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,843 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 61,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205x50x17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,360 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,268 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,519 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,402 miles

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

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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SA58 LGG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 SA58 LGG, 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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SA58 LGG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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