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SG58 ASU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,813 mi
Last recorded170,813 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 170,813 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 163,759 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 152,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,288 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,842 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 72,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,566 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,157 miles

Nearside 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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SG58 ASU 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 94.1%.

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 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

SG58 ASU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is SG58 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 ASU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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