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SG58 VGX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,811 mi
Last recorded108,811 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 VGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 108,811 miles

Covers fitted unable to check some testable items

Pass 31 May 2024 105,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 98,522 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,794 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,911 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack arm

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,490 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 81,489 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,722 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 44,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,001 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,826 miles

O/S/R/ tyre has a nail in the shoulder

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 VGX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

SG58 VGX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is SG58 VGX safe to buy?

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