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SN58 HZE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,389 mi
Last recorded201,389 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 HZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 201,389 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 200,387 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 200,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 192,410 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 15 Feb 2024 192,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2023 184,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 178,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 173,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 165,160 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 152,494 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,961 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 129,961 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,909 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,039 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front cv gaiter has been repaired with silicone

Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,892 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front cv gaiter has been repaired with silicone

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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SN58 HZE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SN58 HZE, 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.

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SN58 HZE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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