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AY58 XBV

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,010 mi
Last recorded152,010 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 152,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 152,010 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 148,230 miles

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,383 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 143,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 137,923 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 137,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 132,365 miles

BOTH DOOR MIRROR CASINGS BROKEN

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,017 miles

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

n/s/f mirror casing damaged + indicator casing slightly damaged but functioning.

n/s/f tyre inner edge.

o/s/f door mirror casing damaged and smaller mirror glass fitted but functioning.

o/s/r tyre inner edge close.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 120,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f mirror casing damaged + indicator casing slightly damaged but functioning.

n/s/f tyre inner edge.

o/s/f door mirror casing damaged and smaller mirror glass fitted but functioning.

o/s/r tyre inner edge close.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 121,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,274 miles

osf bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,128 miles

hand brake travel

nearside door mirror casing damaged

nearside rear brake discs slightly rusty inner edge

nearside rear brake discs slightly rusty inner edge

not checked rear seat belts

rear exhaust box outer casing

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,127 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hand brake travel

nearside door mirror casing damaged

nearside rear brake discs slightly rusty inner edge

nearside rear brake discs slightly rusty inner edge

not checked rear seat belts

rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,940 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,320 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the edge

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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AY58 XBV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY58 XBV, 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 AY58 XBV registered?

AY58 XBV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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