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AY58 ZTB

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,354 mi
Last recorded196,354 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZTB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 196,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 188,611 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 188,573 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 175,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 175,906 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both light bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 161,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 161,725 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 149,849 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 143,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 134,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 134,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 125,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 116,371 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 116,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush (the big 1) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing wishbone bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 104,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 90,017 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 90,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,612 miles

o/s/f headlight cracked

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 ZTB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

AY58 ZTB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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