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AJ58 YNS

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,534 mi
Last recorded154,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YNS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 154,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust emits white smoke but not excessive

Pass 19 Dec 2024 145,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Dec 2024 145,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,279 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 116,787 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,290 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,373 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,093 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front day time running light not working

nearside front gator slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,428 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 80,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2017 68,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,405 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,911 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread.

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 2,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 2,837 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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AJ58 YNS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ58 YNS, 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 AJ58 YNS registered?

AJ58 YNS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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