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FL58 YPF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,290 mi
Last recorded192,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 192,290 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 188,810 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 188,809 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both ....n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2022 188,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 173,918 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 173,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 163,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 163,644 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 151,523 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATBELT CONDITION AND SECURITY DUE TO CHILD SEATS

Fail 3 Jan 2019 151,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATBELT CONDITION AND SECURITY DUE TO CHILD SEATS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 139,573 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 139,573 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 127,492 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,333 miles

Child seat fitted nearside 2nd row, unable to fully inspect adult belt.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,333 miles

Child seat fitted nearside 2nd row, unable to fully inspect adult belt.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 116,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted nearside 2nd row, unable to fully inspect adult belt.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Rear tyres are deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,267 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,848 miles

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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FL58 YPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL58 YPF, 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 FL58 YPF registered?

FL58 YPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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