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SA58 VHR

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,257 mi
Last recorded116,257 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 VHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,257 miles

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,454 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 107,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 99,966 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2015 90,524 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,064 miles

both front brake discs scored and pitted

cover sills fitted

outer skin of silencer corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 69,064 miles

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

both front brake discs scored and pitted

cover sills fitted

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,026 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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SA58 VHR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA58 VHR, 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 SA58 VHR registered?

SA58 VHR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is SA58 VHR safe to buy?

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