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SG58 AOO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 AOO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,917 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,913 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,544 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,933 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 64,902 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,284 miles

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

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 AOO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOO, 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 SG58 AOO registered?

SG58 AOO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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