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DG58 YVW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,983 mi
Last recorded81,983 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 YVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,983 miles

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

exhaust center box starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-45-18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust center box starting to corrode

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,746 miles

Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link Ball Joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm on inner edge - 215 45 18 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,596 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 31,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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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DG58 YVW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG58 YVW, 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 DG58 YVW registered?

DG58 YVW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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