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SG58 ALU

2008 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,614 mi
Last recorded104,614 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 ALU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,614 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 104,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,295 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 70,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,603 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,813 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 29,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,918 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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SG58 ALU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG58 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG58 ALU?

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What year was SG58 ALU registered?

SG58 ALU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is SG58 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 ALU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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