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WF58 PGY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,741 mi
Last recorded116,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 PGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 116,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,919 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 113,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 83,400 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 69,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,279 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked/deteriorated in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated/corrded!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 61,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Both rear tyres are cracked/deteriorated in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre is wearing close to the legal limit/close to showing cords in the inner edge!

Rear exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated/corrded!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but the cuts are not deep enough to reach the plys or chords!

Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but the cuts are not deep enough to reach the plys or chords!

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,853 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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WF58 PGY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WF58 PGY, 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 WF58 PGY registered?

WF58 PGY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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