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AG58 PPZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,039 mi
Last recorded124,039 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2022 124,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel caliper damp (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,023 miles

mirror missing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,647 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly distored

Fail 17 Oct 2018 102,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slightly distored

Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,305 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 63,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,622 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on very inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,234 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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AG58 PPZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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