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SL58 EHE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,004 mi
Last recorded183,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 183,004 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside/nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,116 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,222 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,531 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,531 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SL58 EHE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL58 EHE, 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 SL58 EHE registered?

SL58 EHE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is SL58 EHE safe to buy?

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