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DG58 YWC

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 YWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 122,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch has damage

Fail 8 Jul 2025 122,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch has damage

Pass 28 Jun 2024 120,057 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 111,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,340 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn with light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn with light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,591 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,591 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,153 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked reflector osr (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked reflector osr (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,859 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 26,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nsf tyre bald inner and perished

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

Osf tyre bald inner ,nail in shoulder and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,347 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 16,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nsr tyre nail in shoulder

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

Osr tyre nail in shoulder

Sill covers 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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DG58 YWC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

DG58 YWC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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