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AY58 XCK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,721 mi
Last recorded153,721 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 153,721 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 153,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blown (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 151,434 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 7 Oct 2023 151,414 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Oct 2022 147,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 142,889 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 142,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,336 miles

exhaust mount poor

Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,079 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 99,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,388 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 22,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,322 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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AY58 XCK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCK, 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 XCK registered?

AY58 XCK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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