2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · CX58 UKV
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 73,315 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CX58 UKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 73,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX58 UKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (CX58 UKV) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
CX58 UKV Mileage History
- 19/03/202472,055 mi
- 21/03/202472,057 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/202572,597 mi+540 mi
- 06/08/202673,315 mi+718 mi
- 10/08/202673,315 mi
Average of roughly 527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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