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SG58 AOA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Lpg 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,052 mi
Last recorded156,052 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 AOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2018 156,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,091 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 102,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,642 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 65,642 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracks strong advise

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs , pitted and scored

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 AOA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG58 AOA, 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

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What year was SG58 AOA registered?

SG58 AOA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is SG58 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 AOA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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