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SL58 WGP

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 WGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,681 miles

All discs corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front head light has poor beam pattern

Offside Rear light and arch has slight damage

slight oil leak

steering has slight play in rack

Fail 5 Apr 2019 101,679 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 82,179 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition

exhaust and exhaust mountings in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 67,640 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 62,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,841 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,538 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,374 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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SL58 WGP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL58 WGP, 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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SL58 WGP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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