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PG57 GPK

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 GPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,916 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,937 miles

Nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,472 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,746 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 8,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,344 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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PG57 GPK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG57 GPK, 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 PG57 GPK registered?

PG57 GPK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is PG57 GPK safe to buy?

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