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AG58 PBO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 PBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 113,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 24 Oct 2015 113,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,300 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded through outer casing

recommend tracking

slight distortion in both n/s/f and n/s/r road wheel rim edges

travel on hand brake

Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing heavily on inner edges / both below 1.6mm on inner edges

centre exhaust heavily corroded through outer casing

recommend tracking

slight distortion in both n/s/f and n/s/r road wheel rim edges

travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,741 miles

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads wearing very low / discs heavily ridged and worn recommend discs and pads ASAP.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,741 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads wearing very low / discs heavily ridged and worn recommend discs and pads ASAP.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,632 miles

both front tyres worn at limit

Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn at limit

Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,499 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AG58 PBO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG58 PBO, 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 AG58 PBO registered?

AG58 PBO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is AG58 PBO safe to buy?

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