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FE58 SFU

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,145 mi
Last recorded180,145 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 SFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 180,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

exhaust cover insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 165,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front and nearside front tyre inner edge worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 152,343 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 152,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

items removed from drivers view

Fail 21 Jan 2016 128,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

items removed from drivers view

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 110,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 110,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 107,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 31 May 2013 107,042 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 88,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,802 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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FE58 SFU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE58 SFU, 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 FE58 SFU registered?

FE58 SFU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is FE58 SFU safe to buy?

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