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WG08 WPE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,043 mi
Last recorded103,043 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 WPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,043 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 103,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,438 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,582 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 41,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,619 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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WG08 WPE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WG08 WPE, 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 WG08 WPE registered?

WG08 WPE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 WPE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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