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DK58 YYE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,560 mi
Last recorded72,560 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 YYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 72,560 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 70,808 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 70,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 65,681 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 65,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,974 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 57,974 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))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 51,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,801 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim -bend (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 39,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a 3 nails (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim -bend (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 34,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 27,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,460 miles

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

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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DK58 YYE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK58 YYE, 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 DK58 YYE registered?

DK58 YYE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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