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SP58 MVO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,178 mi
Last recorded77,178 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 MVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,178 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,622 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,622 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 58,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,440 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,072 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 MVO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel 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 SP58 MVO, 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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What year was SP58 MVO registered?

SP58 MVO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SP58 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 MVO 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.

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