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SP58 MUW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,034 mi
Last recorded47,034 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 MUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 45,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,650 miles

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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SP58 MUW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP58 MUW, 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 SP58 MUW registered?

SP58 MUW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is SP58 MUW safe to buy?

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