CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL58 EHV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,614 mi
Last recorded72,614 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 71,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,980 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 47,527 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 47,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 27,760 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,760 miles

o/s rear tyre worn uneven

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL58 EHV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL58 EHV, 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

How do I check the history of SL58 EHV?

You can check the full history of SL58 EHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL58 EHV registered?

SL58 EHV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SL58 EHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 EHV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL58 EHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL58 EHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.