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DE58 TPY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,087 mi
Last recorded129,087 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 TPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 129,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 128,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated/coming away from main exhaust box

oil leak noted.

rear exhaust shield noted as being slightly loose but not likely to become detached.

Fail 3 Oct 2020 121,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated/coming away from main exhaust box

oil leak noted.

rear exhaust shield noted as being slightly loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,370 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

boot will not open,access gained via rear seats

Fail 3 Oct 2019 117,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right image slightly incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

boot will not open,access gained via rear seats

Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,721 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 110,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,415 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 96,415 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 96,415 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,210 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,681 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 53,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,839 miles

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2011 19,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DE58 TPY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DE58 TPY, 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 DE58 TPY registered?

DE58 TPY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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