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CE58 JYC

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 JYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 117,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

signs of leak from fuel pipe

Fail 2 Jan 2025 117,694 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

signs of leak from fuel pipe

signs of oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,592 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 111,592 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid to front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure anti rattle clip (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 103,454 miles

front no plate damaged

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 103,340 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,659 miles

Front And rear number plates

Travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,991 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 77,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,534 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,547 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 60,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 42,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,910 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 29,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,423 miles

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

plastic sill trims fitted

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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CE58 JYC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CE58 JYC, 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 CE58 JYC registered?

CE58 JYC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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