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PE58 OUF

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 OUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 125,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 125,422 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 119,603 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 119,603 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,425 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 117,425 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 113,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

rear exhaust box outer skin loose and hagging down.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust middle box outer shell badly corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 102,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust middle box outer shell badly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,373 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 83,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 70,275 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,916 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 56,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,243 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 46,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,547 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,088 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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PE58 OUF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PE58 OUF, 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 PE58 OUF registered?

PE58 OUF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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