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AK58 YEF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,861 mi
Last recorded103,861 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 100,281 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 89,440 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,512 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 85,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s/r pads low

advise rear disc's minor surface rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,718 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,636 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,636 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,247 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,247 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,043 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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AK58 YEF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 AK58 YEF, 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 AK58 YEF registered?

AK58 YEF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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