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SG58 JWC

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 JWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 144,111 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 136,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 136,796 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder stuck to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 125,186 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 125,159 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,317 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXY IS DETERIORATED

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS ARE BROKEN EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 79,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 58,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,531 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 41,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cracking nearsdie front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,864 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)

slight cracking nearsdie front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,431 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 JWC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC registered?

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

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