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SG58 AOF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,408 mi
Last recorded62,408 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 AOF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,408 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 58,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 55,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 54,190 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 51,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,429 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 48,296 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 41,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,325 miles

advice centre seat belt dust cover missing

advice n/s front tyre has small cracks on tread

advice o/s rear foot brake braking effort just met may need repair or adjustment

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,102 miles

advice centre seat belt dust cover missing

advice front exhaust hanger deteriorated

advice o/s froot and parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

advice slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,495 miles

advice centre seat belt dust cover missing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,518 miles

advice dust cover missing from centre seat belt buckle

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,056 miles

advice dust cover missing from centre seat belt buckle

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,440 miles

advice dust cover missing from centre seat belt buckle

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,698 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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SG58 AOF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SG58 AOF, 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

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What year was SG58 AOF registered?

SG58 AOF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is SG58 AOF safe to buy?

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